0805ZC824KAT2A

The AVX 0805ZC824KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose decoupling, filtering, and signal coupling applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the 0805 package family, a surface-mount form factor measuring approximately 2.0mm by 1.25mm, making it suitable for compact PCB layouts where space efficiency is critical. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics. They store and release electrical energy, suppress noise, and stabilize voltage supplies across a wide range of frequencies. The 0805 package size represents a standard midpoint between smaller 0603 components and larger 1206 packages, offering a practical balance between board real estate and handling characteristics during manufacturing. This particular part number designation indicates a ceramic dielectric construction using AVX's proven manufacturing processes. Components in this family are typically specified for mainstream industrial, commercial, and consumer applications where cost-effectiveness and reliable performance are required rather than extreme environmental specifications. The "Z" prefix in the part number suggests this capacitor is designed for general-purpose use across standard operating temperature ranges found in most indoor electronic equipment. Engineers and design teams select this exact part for several practical reasons. First, the 0805 package remains one of the most widely used surface-mount sizes globally, ensuring robust supply chains and compatibility with standard pick-and-place manufacturing equipment. Second, AVX's MLCC portfolio maintains consistent performance characteristics across production runs, reducing design qualification work compared to sourcing from multiple suppliers. Third, this part number's design is well-established in the market, meaning reference designs, application notes, and proven circuit implementations are readily available. Common applications for 0805 ceramic capacitors include power supply decoupling on microcontroller and processor boards, high-frequency filtering in communication circuits, coupling networks in audio amplifiers, and voltage reference stabilization in precision analog circuits. They are frequently used in multiples on a single PCB, with different capacitance values working together to provide broadband noise suppression across various frequency ranges. When considering this component, engineers typically evaluate the specific capacitance value, voltage rating, and frequency response characteristics against their circuit requirements. The 0805 package provides excellent performance-to-cost ratio for applications that don't demand specialized high-temperature, high-reliability, or extreme voltage ratings. This makes it an ideal choice for standard industrial control systems, instrumentation, IoT devices, and general commercial electronics where proven, economical solutions are preferred.