08055C472K4T4A

The 08055C472K4T4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, one of the leading producers of passive electronic components. This part represents a standard film or ceramic capacitor from AVX's broad portfolio of energy storage and filtering solutions used throughout industrial electronics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic device and system. They function as temporary electrical energy storage devices, smoothing voltage fluctuations, filtering noise from power supplies, and coupling or decoupling signals in circuit designs. The 0805 package designation indicates this is a surface-mount device in the standard 0805 form factor, measuring approximately 2.0mm by 1.25mm, making it suitable for compact PCB layouts where space efficiency is critical. The "C" in the part designation indicates ceramic construction, and the "472" relates to the capacitance value within AVX's standard numbering system. Capacitors in this family are typically specified for general-purpose applications across consumer, industrial, and automotive electronics. Engineers frequently choose components from this series for decoupling power supply pins on microcontrollers and digital ICs, filtering in audio circuits, timing applications, and signal conditioning throughout industrial control systems. AVX's multilayer ceramic capacitors in standard packages are known for reliable performance across commercial and industrial temperature ranges. These components offer several advantages that make them preferred choices in engineering specifications: they provide consistent performance across frequency ranges relevant to digital and analog circuits, maintain stable capacitance values under typical operating conditions, and offer cost-effective solutions for high-volume production where board-level reliability is essential. The specific selection of this part number over alternatives typically reflects engineer requirements for capacitance value, voltage rating, tolerance, and temperature coefficient characteristics suited to a particular circuit function. Designers may specify this exact part when they need a proven component with established manufacturing quality, proven field reliability, and compatibility with standard automated assembly processes. This capacitor would commonly appear in applications including industrial automation equipment, power management circuits, telecommunications infrastructure, medical device electronics, and consumer appliances. Its surface-mount construction makes it ideal for modern manufacturing environments utilizing pick-and-place assembly equipment and reflow soldering processes.