08055A680KAT4A

# Product Description The AVX 08055A680KAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in the 0805 surface-mount package, a widely used form factor in modern electronics manufacturing. This component is part of AVX's established line of general-purpose capacitors designed for applications requiring compact size without compromising performance. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components found in virtually every electronic device produced today. They serve critical functions including signal coupling and decoupling, power supply filtering, noise suppression, and impedance matching across RF and analog circuits. The 0805 package—measuring 2.0 mm by 1.25 mm—offers an ideal balance between space efficiency and ease of handling in both manual and automated assembly environments, making it one of the most popular footprints in industrial electronics. AVX is recognized as a major manufacturer of ceramic capacitors, with extensive heritage in producing components for demanding applications across telecommunications, computing, military, aerospace, and industrial control sectors. The 08055A680KAT4A designation indicates a capacitor within AVX's 0805 range with specific electrical characteristics tailored to common design requirements. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when their circuit design calls for the particular capacitance value and electrical characteristics it provides, combined with the reliability and performance consistency AVX's product line offers. The 0805 package itself is preferred in applications where PCB real estate is constrained but component density remains important—a common requirement in modern compact equipment, IoT devices, automotive electronics, and industrial control boards. The MLCC category encompasses various performance classes suited to different roles. Some versions prioritize high capacitance density for general coupling and filtering; others emphasize stability across temperature and voltage for precision timing circuits. Selecting the correct part number ensures the capacitor's characteristics match the circuit's requirements rather than over- or under-specifying performance, which can affect reliability, cost, and board layout efficiency. Common reasons for specifying a particular AVX capacitor part number include verified performance in existing designs, established supplier relationships, proven field reliability in specific applications, and the manufacturer's consistent quality documentation and traceability. In industrial and engineering environments, component continuity and known behavior are often as important as the component's individual specifications. The 0805 form factor remains standard across the electronics industry, ensuring this component integrates straightforwardly into established design workflows, manufacturing processes, and inventory management systems used by engineering teams worldwide.