08055A242JAT2A

The AVX 08055A242JAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in the 0805 surface-mount package, a widely used standard size in modern electronics manufacturing. This component belongs to AVX's established capacitor product lines designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and coupling applications across consumer, industrial, and telecommunications equipment. The 0805 package format represents a compact form factor measuring 2.0 mm × 1.25 mm, making it suitable for high-density PCB layouts where space constraints are a primary design consideration. Despite its small footprint, this package type offers reliable soldering characteristics and mechanical stability suitable for both hand assembly and automated production environments. The part number designation indicates a capacitance value in the range of 2400 pF (2.4 nF), a value commonly used in RF circuits, signal filtering networks, and high-frequency applications where smaller capacitances are required. Multilayer ceramic capacitors from AVX in this size and class are typically specified for applications including power supply filtering on digital logic boards, high-speed signal conditioning in communication systems, noise suppression in switching power supplies, and impedance matching in RF and microwave circuits. Engineers frequently encounter these components in data center equipment, industrial control systems, automotive electronics, and embedded computing applications where reliability and performance consistency are essential. The ceramic dielectric material used in MLCCs provides stable capacitance across operating temperature ranges and frequency bands, though like all ceramic capacitors, they exhibit some capacitance variation with applied voltage and temperature. This characteristic must be considered during circuit design, particularly in precision analog applications. The 0805 package format has become an industry standard, ensuring that design engineers can source compatible components from multiple manufacturers if needed, reducing supply-chain risk. Designers select this specific part number when the combination of compact size, proven reliability, and standard availability are critical. The AVX brand reputation for consistent manufacturing quality and long-term component availability makes this MLCC a dependable choice for production applications requiring long-term supply security. The part's small size also supports modern PCB design trends toward miniaturization without sacrificing performance or manufacturability. This component is RoHS compliant and halogen-free in typical configurations, meeting regulatory requirements for many industrial and consumer markets. Its proven performance in high-volume manufacturing and proven track record in fielded applications make it a practical choice for new designs as well as replacement applications in existing equipment platforms.