0805YG104ZAT2A

The 0805YG104ZAT2A is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, packaged in the industry-standard 0805 surface-mount form factor. This component belongs to the general-purpose capacitor category and is designed for use in a wide range of electronic applications where reliable energy storage, filtering, or signal coupling is required. The 0805 package size is one of the most widely used footprints in modern electronics manufacturing. It measures 0.080 inches by 0.050 inches (approximately 2.0mm by 1.25mm), making it suitable for compact PCB layouts while remaining large enough for reliable hand soldering and automated assembly processes. This size strikes an effective balance between miniaturization and manufacturability, which explains its prevalence in both consumer and industrial equipment. Ceramic capacitors in this family are constructed using multilayer ceramic technology, offering stable performance across typical operating environments. They are commonly specified in power supply circuits, decoupling applications, timing circuits, and signal processing stages. The 0805 format is particularly popular in industrial control systems, measurement instrumentation, telecommunications equipment, and automotive electronics, where space constraints and reliability requirements drive component selection. Engineers typically choose ceramic capacitors like the 0805YG104ZAT2A over alternatives for several reasons. First, they offer excellent high-frequency performance due to low equivalent series inductance (ESL), making them ideal for power distribution and noise filtering near digital logic. Second, the ceramic dielectric provides stable capacitance across temperature and frequency ranges within their design parameters. Third, their compact package allows designers to implement multi-layer filtering strategies without excessive board space consumption. Finally, 0805 components are widely available from multiple suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring supply chain flexibility and competitive pricing over the product lifecycle. The AVX designation "Y" in the part number indicates this capacitor belongs to a specific performance series within their product line. While exact specifications should be confirmed with the manufacturer's datasheet, capacitors of this type are generally rated for standard industrial voltage levels and are suitable for both DC bias and AC signal applications depending on the specific design requirements of the application. When specifying the 0805YG104ZAT2A, engineers benefit from the component's proven track record in thousands of production designs, extensive third-party design references, and straightforward integration into standard PCB manufacturing workflows. This combination of availability, proven reliability, and manufacturing compatibility makes it a logical choice for designers seeking dependable ceramic capacitor solutions in compact packages.