08055A3R3CAT2M

The AVX 08055A3R3CAT2M is a thin-film chip resistor designed for precision applications in compact electronic assemblies. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, one of the most widely used surface-mount resistor formats in modern electronics. The miniature form factor makes it ideal for space-constrained designs where board real estate is at a premium, while maintaining sufficient power handling capability for typical signal-level circuits. Thin-film resistors like this AVX part are manufactured using advanced deposition techniques that create highly stable resistive elements on ceramic substrates. This construction method delivers superior performance compared to thick-film alternatives in several critical areas. Engineers typically specify thin-film resistors when precision, stability, and low noise characteristics are essential to circuit performance. The manufacturing process results in tighter tolerances, better temperature coefficients, and more consistent electrical properties across production batches—advantages that matter significantly in instrumentation, medical devices, telecommunications, and high-reliability industrial applications. The 08055A3R3CAT2M designation indicates this is a 3.3 ohm resistor in the standard 0805 package size (approximately 2.0mm x 1.25mm). This resistance value falls in the low-ohm range, making it suitable for current sensing applications, power distribution circuits, and load matching networks where precise low-resistance elements are required. Engineers frequently use resistors in this value range for measuring current flow, terminating transmission lines, or as precision loads in test and measurement equipment. AVX's thin-film resistor series maintains consistent performance across the temperature ranges encountered in most industrial and commercial environments. The stable characteristics of thin-film construction mean that resistance values remain predictable even as operating temperatures fluctuate, which is critical when designing circuits that must maintain calibration or accuracy over extended periods and varying conditions. This part is commonly found in industrial control systems, precision data acquisition equipment, laboratory instrumentation, telecommunications infrastructure, and military-grade electronics where component reliability and electrical stability cannot be compromised. The combination of small size, precision performance, and proven manufacturing from a recognized component manufacturer makes the 08055A3R3CAT2M a practical choice for engineers designing circuits where both board density and measurement accuracy matter. When a designer needs to specify a low-value, precision resistor in a compact package with excellent long-term stability, this AVX component delivers the required performance characteristics.