08055C474MAT2A

The 08055C474MAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established producers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the 0805 package family, a surface-mount form factor widely used in modern electronics manufacturing due to its compact footprint and compatibility with automated assembly processes. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model serve as energy storage and filtering elements in electronic circuits. They are essential for decoupling, bypassing, coupling, and timing applications across virtually every category of electronic equipment. The 0805 package size represents a balance between miniaturization and handling ease, making it the preferred choice for most consumer, industrial, and commercial applications where space constraints are moderate. The part number designation "474" typically indicates a specific capacitance value within AVX's product range. Engineers and procurement specialists often specify particular part numbers based on precise circuit requirements, including the needed capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature coefficient characteristics. The "MAT2A" suffix refers to AVX's material formulation and performance class, which denotes specific dielectric properties and reliability characteristics suited to general-purpose applications. This component would be specified in power supply circuits, signal conditioning stages, audio equipment, industrial control systems, telecommunications infrastructure, automotive electronics, and countless other applications requiring stable capacitive performance. The ceramic dielectric technology offers advantages including low equivalent series resistance (ESR), good frequency response, and inherent reliability when properly derated in application. Engineers select specific MLCC part numbers when their circuit design requires particular combinations of capacitance, voltage rating, and temperature stability. The choice between ceramic, film, or electrolytic capacitors, and among different ceramic formulations, depends on factors such as frequency response needs, temperature operating range, physical space constraints, cost targets, and reliability requirements for the end application. AVX's 0805 ceramic capacitor series represents a mature, well-characterized product line with extensive field history. This makes it a dependable choice for applications ranging from prototype development through high-volume production. The standardization of the 0805 package across the industry means design flexibility and multiple sourcing options, important considerations for engineers managing supply chain risk. For specific technical parameters including exact capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature coefficient, and performance characteristics applicable to the 08055C474MAT2A, consultation of the manufacturer's published documentation is recommended during circuit design and validation phases.