08055C473KAT2P

The AVX 08055C473KAT2P is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for demanding industrial and commercial electronics applications. This surface-mount component belongs to the 0805 package family, one of the most widely used capacitor formats in modern circuit design due to its compact footprint and excellent reliability characteristics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors serve as essential filtering, coupling, and energy storage elements in virtually every category of electronic equipment. They are particularly valued in power supply circuits, signal conditioning stages, RF and microwave applications, and high-frequency switching designs. The ceramic dielectric material provides stable capacitance across a wide range of operating frequencies, making these components suitable for both DC and AC applications from very low frequencies up through the gigahertz range. The 0805 package format offers several practical advantages for engineers and manufacturers. Its small size enables high component density on printed circuit boards, reducing overall device footprint and weight—critical considerations in aerospace, automotive, and portable instrumentation. Despite the compact dimensions, the 0805 package maintains good solderability and thermal stability, with mechanical robustness suitable for harsh industrial environments including vibration, thermal cycling, and demanding manufacturing processes. AVX is recognized throughout the electronics industry for consistent quality and rigorous manufacturing standards in capacitor production. Their MLCC products undergo extensive screening and qualification testing to meet requirements across commercial, industrial, and military specification levels. The 08055C473KAT2P designation indicates this is a Class II dielectric composition ceramic capacitor, a category optimized for high capacitance density applications where some capacitance variation with temperature and applied voltage is acceptable in exchange for maximum volumetric efficiency. Engineers typically specify this part number when designing circuits that require a reliable, cost-effective ceramic capacitor in a standard package format. The combination of the established 0805 footprint and AVX manufacturing ensures compatibility with existing manufacturing processes, assembly equipment, and supply chain infrastructure. This part is commonly selected for decoupling in mixed-signal and digital circuits, filtering in power conversion stages, timing circuit applications, and general-purpose energy storage where the specific capacitance value matches design requirements. For applications requiring documented military-grade qualification, temperature-compensated performance, or specialized dielectric properties, engineers may evaluate alternative formulations or manufacturers. However, for the majority of industrial and commercial applications demanding a standard multilayer ceramic capacitor with proven performance and manufacturing reliability, the 08055C473KAT2P from AVX represents an established and widely-trusted solution.