08055A251GAT2A

The AVX 08055A251GAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in the 0805 surface-mount package size. This component represents a standard offering from AVX's extensive capacitor lineup, designed to meet the needs of general-purpose electronic circuit applications across industrial, commercial, and consumer product segments. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their compact form factor, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The 0805 package—measuring 0.080 by 0.050 inches—remains one of the most prevalent surface-mount sizes in industrial design, offering a practical balance between board space efficiency and handling ease during automated assembly. This size is favored in applications where PCB real estate is limited but component density need not be extreme. AVX manufactures MLCCs across multiple dielectric formulations and performance classes to serve diverse circuit requirements. Capacitors in this family are typically employed for decoupling and bypassing applications, signal coupling and filtering, timing circuits, and general energy storage functions. Engineers commonly use MLCCs like this one in power supply filtering near voltage regulators, high-speed digital logic circuits where transient noise immunity is critical, audio signal pathways, and various RF/microwave subcircuits. The choice of a specific MLCC part number within a manufacturer's range depends on several design-critical factors: the required capacitance value, rated voltage, temperature stability characteristics (dielectric type), frequency response, physical dimensions, and cost constraints. The 08055A251GAT2A designation indicates particular selections across these parameters that AVX established for this catalog position. Engineers select AVX capacitors for applications requiring proven reliability, consistent performance across operating temperature ranges typical of industrial environments, and compliance with industry standards for automotive, telecom, aerospace, and medical applications. AVX's manufacturing quality and traceability documentation support design validation in sectors where component provenance and historical performance data carry significant weight. The small 0805 footprint also makes this capacitor suitable for dense mixed-signal boards and modern high-frequency circuits where parasitic inductance must be minimized. Its surface-mount construction enables automated pick-and-place assembly, reducing manufacturing cost and improving reproducibility in high-volume production runs. For engineers evaluating capacitor options, this part represents a practical, established solution when AVX's specific performance profile, dielectric characteristics, voltage rating, and capacitance value align with circuit requirements and cost targets.