08055C5R7KAT2A

The 08055C5R7KAT2A is a film capacitor manufactured by AVX, designed for general-purpose applications in industrial and commercial electronic equipment. This component belongs to the 0805 (2012 metric) family of surface-mount capacitors, making it suitable for modern PCB designs where space efficiency and automated assembly are priorities. Film capacitors like this part are constructed using thin plastic film as the dielectric material, typically polypropylene or polyester depending on the specific series designation. This construction method provides several advantages over ceramic alternatives, including excellent stability across temperature ranges, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and reliable performance in demanding environments. The film capacitor technology is particularly valued in applications where consistent capacitance over time and minimal leakage are critical requirements. The part number coding indicates this is a 5.7 microfarad capacitor, a capacitance value commonly used in audio coupling circuits, power supply filtering, timing applications, and EMI suppression networks. Engineers frequently specify film capacitors in these roles because they offer superior frequency response and lower distortion compared to electrolytic capacitors, making them ideal for signal path applications where signal integrity matters. The 0805 surface-mount package provides several practical advantages for manufacturers. It balances ease of handling and placement with sufficient pad size for reliable soldering, whether using wave soldering or reflow processes. This package size is also accommodating enough to provide reasonable body dimensions for the capacitance value, which helps maintain the electrical performance characteristics the application requires. AVX is recognized for consistent manufacturing quality in the film capacitor segment, and parts from this manufacturer are specified in applications ranging from telecommunications infrastructure to industrial control systems, consumer electronics, and automotive electronics (non-automotive-qualified versions). The reliability associated with AVX's manufacturing processes makes this component suitable for equipment designed for extended operational life. When comparing alternatives, engineers might specify this exact part over other capacitance values or package types based on several factors: the specific capacitance requirement for their circuit design, the voltage rating needed for their application, space constraints on the PCB, and the thermal environment where the component will operate. The film capacitor construction is preferred over ceramic types when lower ESR, better temperature stability, or reduced acoustic noise are design requirements. This component represents a standard industrial-grade passive component suitable for integration into a wide range of electronic assemblies where reliable capacitive filtering, coupling, or energy storage is needed in a compact surface-mount format.