0805YC475MAT2A

The AVX 0805YC475MAT2A is a ceramic multilayer capacitor designed for general-purpose applications in electronic circuits and equipment. This component belongs to the 0805 surface-mount package family, a widely standardized size that measures approximately 2.0mm by 1.25mm, making it suitable for compact PCB layouts where space efficiency is important. Ceramic capacitors like this unit serve essential functions in filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications across industrial and consumer electronics. They are commonly used in power supply circuits to reduce ripple and noise, in signal coupling and blocking applications, and as bypass capacitors near integrated circuit power pins to maintain stable voltage levels during rapid current transients. Their compact form factor and robust construction make them ideal for applications requiring high component density. The "Y" designation in this part number indicates the capacitor falls within a specific performance and reliability class, typically suited for general industrial use rather than specialized high-reliability or military applications. AVX manufactures these capacitors to consistent quality standards, ensuring reliability across repeated thermal cycles and normal operating conditions encountered in industrial equipment. The 0805 package is one of the most commonly specified surface-mount capacitor sizes in modern electronics. This standardization offers several advantages to design engineers: a wide selection of available capacitance values and voltage ratings, proven assembly compatibility with standard manufacturing equipment, extensive industry familiarity, and availability from multiple suppliers. Engineers frequently specify components in this package size because it provides an optimal balance between component size and practical handling during board assembly. Engineers might select this specific AVX part when designing circuits that require a standard ceramic capacitor with proven performance characteristics and established supply chain reliability. The part's specifications support typical industrial voltage and frequency operating environments. Its construction provides good stability across temperature variations experienced in normal operational settings. When integrating this capacitor into designs, engineers should consider typical circuit requirements such as the operating voltage margin needed, the specific filtering or coupling frequency range, and overall board thermal conditions. The 0805 package permits efficient routing around the component and simplifies replacement or rework if necessary during manufacturing or field service. This component represents a foundational building block in countless industrial control systems, power electronics, instrumentation, and embedded systems where stable, dependable performance is expected over extended operational lifespans.