0805ZC102KAT2A

The 0805ZC102KAT2A is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, offered in the compact 0805 surface-mount package. This component belongs to the ZC series family, which represents a general-purpose line of multilayer ceramic capacitors designed for standard industrial and commercial applications. Ceramic capacitors in the 0805 package are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics. The 0805 designation refers to the physical dimensions of the component, making it small enough for high-density PCB layouts while remaining large enough to handle typical automated assembly processes. This package size strikes a practical balance between miniaturization and manufacturing accessibility, which is why it remains the standard choice across countless product categories. The ZC series from AVX is engineered for straightforward applications requiring reliable capacitance in mainstream voltage and temperature ranges. These capacitors are constructed using multilayer ceramic dielectric technology, which provides stable electrical characteristics across a variety of operating conditions. They are commonly specified in power supply circuits, signal coupling and decoupling applications, filtering stages, and general-purpose energy storage roles throughout consumer, industrial, and telecommunications equipment. Engineers typically select components from this series when building cost-effective solutions where premium performance specifications are not critical to circuit function. The 0805ZC102KAT2A would be found in applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial control systems, where standard-grade capacitors provide adequate performance at a reasonable cost point. The compact package allows designers to maximize PCB real estate efficiency without sacrificing ease of assembly or rework capability. This part number's inclusion of "2A" in its designation indicates it belongs to a specific variant within the ZC product line, likely reflecting particular performance characteristics, packaging options, or environmental specifications established by AVX's internal product taxonomy. The exact parametric values—including capacitance rating, voltage class, tolerance band, and temperature coefficient—are standardized for this specific part number according to AVX's manufacturing specifications. For engineers evaluating this component, selection would typically be driven by compatibility with existing supply chains, preferred supplier agreements, established design validation with the ZC series, or PCB layout requirements specific to the 0805 footprint. The availability of this part across multiple distributor channels makes it a dependable choice for production environments requiring consistent, predictable component sourcing.