08055A272JA12A

The AVX 08055A272JA12A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications across industrial, commercial, and consumer electronics. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, one of the most widely used surface-mount capacitor formats in modern electronics manufacturing. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components that store and release electrical energy, filter signals, and stabilize voltage in circuits. The 0805 package size offers an optimal balance between board space efficiency and handling ease during automated assembly, making it a standard choice for high-volume production environments. This particular part carries the "A" designation within AVX's product line, indicating it meets baseline performance and reliability standards suitable for mainstream industrial applications. The "272" designation in the part number encodes the capacitance value, following industry standard notation where the first two digits represent the significant figures and the third digit indicates the multiplier. This part is typically specified in applications requiring general-purpose energy storage, power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, and noise suppression in analog and digital circuits. Engineers select this specific part number when they need a capacitor that combines proven reliability with cost-effectiveness. AVX MLCCs in the 0805 format are recognized for consistent performance across commercial temperature ranges, making them suitable for applications where moderate environmental conditions are expected. The ceramic dielectric material provides stable capacitance across normal operating ranges, though users should note that ceramic capacitors can exhibit voltage-dependent characteristics that designers must account for in precision applications. The 0805 package is particularly valuable in space-constrained designs where larger packages cannot be accommodated, yet the component footprint remains large enough for reliable soldering and rework. This makes it especially common in mixed-signal circuits, power management modules, communications equipment, and industrial control systems where board density is important but component accessibility must be maintained. Designers often specify the AVX 08055A272JA12A when designing for manufacturability and long-term supply chain stability. AVX is a major global capacitor manufacturer with extensive production capacity, which supports consistent availability and compatibility across design revisions. The 0805 format's ubiquity also means replacement components are readily available from multiple sources if required, reducing design-lock risk. This component is suitable for both new designs and as a drop-in replacement in established applications where the same package and capacitance value are required.