0805YA182GAT2A

The 0805YA182GAT2A is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established suppliers of passive electronic components. This component is housed in a 0805 surface-mount package, a standard size widely used in modern electronics manufacturing that balances ease of placement with practical board space efficiency. Ceramic capacitors in the 0805 package serve as essential filtering, decoupling, and coupling elements across diverse industrial and consumer applications. The "YA" designation in this part number indicates this capacitor belongs to AVX's general-purpose ceramic capacitor series, designed for mainstream electronic circuit requirements rather than specialized high-reliability or high-temperature applications. These components are commonly found in power supply circuits, signal conditioning stages, audio circuits, and general analog and digital board designs. The part number nomenclature suggests a 1800 pF (1.8 nF) capacitance value, which positions this component in the lower-capacitance range suitable for high-frequency filtering, impedance matching, and decoupling applications where smaller values are required. Components in this capacitance range are frequently specified in RF circuits, clock distribution networks, and high-speed digital signal paths. Engineers typically specify 0805 ceramic capacitors like this one when design requirements call for compact surface-mount solutions with proven reliability and cost-effectiveness. The 0805 footprint is well-established across PCB design tools, assembly equipment, and manufacturing processes, making it a practical choice for both prototype and high-volume production environments. AVX's ceramic capacitor offerings in this package have been integrated into countless industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and consumer devices. Compared to larger package options like 1206 or 1210, the 0805 format enables higher component density and reduced board area, which can be critical in space-constrained designs. Compared to smaller packages like 0603, the 0805 offers slightly improved handling characteristics and thermal performance in automated assembly operations. This capacitor would be specified where a reliable, cost-effective capacitor solution is needed for general circuit applications without extreme temperature, voltage, or frequency demands that would require specialty components. The combination of the 0805 package, AVX manufacturing quality, and the ceramic dielectric material makes this part suitable for straightforward industrial and commercial electronics applications seeking standard passive component performance.