08055C473J4T2A

The 08055C473J4T2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive electronic components for industrial and commercial applications. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, which represents a widely standardized surface-mount format that measures approximately 2.0mm by 1.25mm, making it suitable for compact circuit designs where space efficiency is critical. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used across virtually every segment of electronics manufacturing. They function as energy storage and filtering elements within circuits, helping to stabilize voltage levels, smooth ripple in power supplies, block direct current while passing alternating current, and provide localized decoupling near active semiconductor devices. The 0805 package size is particularly common in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, power management circuits, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics where moderate capacitance values are required without excessive physical footprint. The "C473" designation within the part number indicates this capacitor's capacitance value falls within the 47nF range, with the specific tolerance and voltage rating encoded in the remaining portion of the part number. AVX's MLCC offerings in this size and value are typically found in filtering applications, signal coupling, and bypass circuits where engineers need reliable performance at standard industrial operating temperatures and voltage levels. What distinguishes capacitors like the 08055C473J4T2A from alternatives is the combination of established manufacturing standards, proven reliability through decades of industrial use, and consistency across production batches. Engineers often specify AVX components for applications requiring traceability, long-term availability, and performance predictability rather than cost optimization alone. The 0805 package offers a practical middle ground between smaller 0603 components and larger packages, providing good electrical performance while remaining compatible with standard automated assembly equipment used in most manufacturing environments. The MLCC technology used in this component delivers stable capacitance across temperature variations, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and excellent frequency response characteristics that make it suitable for both DC bias and AC signal applications. These characteristics make the 08055C473J4T2A appropriate for use in industrial power supplies, embedded systems, test and measurement equipment, and any application where a compact, reliable filtering or coupling capacitor is required at moderate capacitance values. Designers selecting this specific part would typically do so when design documentation specifies an 0805 package format, a capacitance value in the 47nF range, and when AVX component compatibility or availability is a procurement requirement.