0805YC222MAT2A

The 0805YC222MAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, designed for use in a wide range of electronic circuits and applications. This component represents the 0805 package size, one of the most widely adopted form factors in modern electronics manufacturing due to its balance of compact footprint and ease of handling during automated assembly processes. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are passive electronic components that store electrical energy in an electric field. They are fundamental building blocks in virtually all electronic equipment, serving critical functions including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and timing circuit stabilization. The 0805 package is approximately 2.0mm by 1.25mm, making it suitable for high-density circuit board layouts while remaining compatible with standard pick-and-place assembly equipment and reflow soldering processes. AVX's ceramic capacitor series incorporating this part number is engineered for general-purpose industrial and commercial applications. These capacitors are commonly found in consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, industrial control systems, and various other sectors where reliable energy storage and signal conditioning are required. The multilayer construction provides stable performance across operating conditions while maintaining a relatively small physical size compared to alternative capacitor technologies. The "YC" designation within this part number indicates it belongs to AVX's general-purpose ceramic capacitor family, optimized for standard performance requirements rather than specialized extreme-condition applications. Engineers typically specify components from this series when cost-effectiveness and reliable performance under normal operating conditions are priorities, rather than when exceptional temperature stability, ultra-low ESR, or extreme voltage ratings are mandatory. When selecting between capacitor alternatives, engineers consider several factors: the required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature stability characteristics, equivalent series resistance, and physical size constraints. The 0805 package offers a practical middle ground, being significantly smaller than older through-hole packages while avoiding the handling challenges associated with smaller packages like 0603 or 0402. AVX's reputation for consistent quality and broad availability makes their components attractive for production volumes ranging from prototyping to high-volume manufacturing. This capacitor would typically be used in non-critical filtering applications, decoupling power supply rails, coupling AC signals between circuit stages, or in timing and tuning networks where standard performance characteristics are adequate. Industrial buyers and design engineers often standardize on this type of component for general applications, reserving higher-specification alternatives only where specific performance requirements justify the additional cost.