08055C102KAJ4A

The AVX 08055C102KAJ4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose electronic applications requiring reliable energy storage and signal coupling in compact form factors. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, one of the most widely adopted surface-mount sizes in modern electronics, offering an excellent balance between capacitance density and ease of assembly. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in virtually every category of electronic equipment. They function primarily to store electrical charge, filter noise from power supplies, couple and decouple signals between circuit stages, and stabilize voltage rails. The 0805 package dimension makes this capacitor suitable for applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial control systems, where space constraints demand miniaturized components without sacrificing performance. The C102 designation in this part number indicates a capacitance value within the standard ceramic capacitor range. Capacitors of this value are commonly specified in timing circuits, RF applications, audio signal paths, and power supply bypass networks. Engineers frequently select MLCCs of this class for decoupling integrated circuits, smoothing transient voltage spikes, and implementing frequency-selective filtering in analog and mixed-signal designs. AVX manufactures this capacitor using multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material with internal metal electrodes, a construction method that enables high capacitance values in remarkably small packages. This approach has become standard across the industry because it provides predictable electrical performance, excellent temperature stability across operating ranges typical in industrial and commercial equipment, and outstanding reliability over extended product lifecycles. Designers might specify the 08055C102KAJ4A specifically rather than alternative capacitor options for several reasons. The 0805 package offers superior manufacturability compared to smaller alternatives, reducing assembly costs and defect rates on high-volume production lines. The combination of size and capacitance value addresses common circuit design requirements without requiring specialized procurement or inventory management. Additionally, AVX's reputation for consistent quality and availability makes this part a pragmatic choice for engineers designing products destined for industrial environments or applications where component failure could create costly downtime. This capacitor integrates seamlessly into automated pick-and-place manufacturing processes and is compatible with standard reflow soldering procedures. Its small physical footprint permits dense circuit layouts while maintaining adequate spacing for manufacturing tolerances and electrical performance. For engineers evaluating component selections across multiple voltage ratings or environmental conditions, the 0805 MLCC family offers numerous variants, making this package size an economical standardization point across product families.