08055A300JAT4A

The 08055A300JAT4A is a thin-film chip resistor manufactured by AVX, designed for precision applications requiring stable, reliable resistance values in a compact package. This component belongs to the 0805 surface-mount resistor family, one of the most widely adopted standardized sizes in modern electronics manufacturing. Chip resistors serve as fundamental passive components in virtually every electronic circuit, providing precise electrical resistance for current limiting, signal conditioning, voltage division, impedance matching, and biasing applications. The 0805 form factor—measuring approximately 2.0 mm by 1.25 mm—offers an optimal balance between PCB real estate savings and ease of hand soldering or automated assembly, making it ideal for both prototype development and high-volume production environments. AVX's thin-film resistor technology delivers superior performance compared to thick-film alternatives in several key areas. Thin-film construction typically provides tighter tolerance characteristics, lower noise performance, better frequency response, and improved temperature coefficient stability—factors that matter significantly in precision analog circuits, instrumentation, RF applications, and high-reliability systems where component drift or noise could compromise performance. Engineers commonly specify 0805 thin-film resistors from reputable manufacturers like AVX in demanding applications including audio signal processing, sensor conditioning circuits, precision measurement equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, medical devices, and aerospace/defense systems. The compact size also makes this component suitable for modern miniaturized consumer electronics where space constraints are critical. The specific part number designation indicates this resistor carries a 300-ohm nominal value. Engineers choosing this exact component typically require the combination of AVX's manufacturing quality assurance, the proven reliability of the 0805 package format, and the performance characteristics inherent to thin-film construction. For applications where component stability directly impacts system accuracy or longevity—such as precision instrumentation or extended-temperature industrial environments—specifying a quality manufacturer's thin-film resistor rather than a generic alternative reduces risk of field failures or performance degradation over product lifetime. The 0805 package remains standard across the electronics industry, ensuring design compatibility, manufacturing flexibility, and straightforward sourcing. Whether used in prototype circuits, design validation, or full-scale production builds, the 08055A300JAT4A provides the combination of proven package format, established supplier reliability, and thin-film performance characteristics that engineering teams depend on for consistent, predictable circuit behavior.