08055C471KAT4A

The AVX 08055C471KAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling applications across a wide range of industrial and commercial electronics. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, a standard surface-mount format measuring 0.080 by 0.050 inches, making it suitable for high-density PCB layouts where space efficiency is critical. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their compact size, cost-effectiveness, and reliable performance in standard operating conditions. The 0805 package specifically represents an industry-standard intermediate size that balances board real estate savings with ease of assembly and handling. This particular part carries the "C" dielectric designation, which indicates it is formulated for stable capacitance across moderate temperature ranges, making it ideal for applications where predictable performance without extreme environmental hardening is acceptable. Common applications for capacitors in this package class include power supply decoupling on digital logic boards, noise filtering in analog signal chains, AC coupling in audio and RF circuits, and energy storage in timing circuits. Industrial equipment manufacturers frequently specify components in this category for machinery controllers, process monitoring systems, lighting drivers, and general industrial automation boards. The 0805 footprint has become deeply embedded in design standards across the sector, making it a go-to selection for engineers upgrading legacy designs or standardizing new platforms. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when they require a proven, readily available capacitor that meets their circuit requirements without the cost premium of specialized high-reliability or high-temperature variants. The combination of the 0805 footprint with AVX's established manufacturing quality makes this component a low-risk choice for volume production. Its use across countless industrial applications means design teams can leverage existing test data, assembly process knowledge, and long-term field reliability information from similar deployments. The part's designation format, including the "471K" marking, encodes the nominal capacitance value and voltage rating using standard industry coding. Because these capacitors are passive components, they contain no active circuitry and require no power supply or control signals, simplifying integration into any circuit design. For applications requiring temperature compensation, voltage derating, or performance stability beyond standard ceramic capabilities, alternative dielectric formulations exist within the same package family; however, for straightforward industrial filtering and coupling tasks, this standard-class capacitor provides excellent value and reliability.