18085C104KA12A

The AVX 18085C104KA12A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for demanding industrial and commercial electronics applications. This component belongs to AVX's established family of high-reliability capacitors engineered to meet stringent performance requirements in professional-grade equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used across virtually every category of electronic equipment, from power supplies and signal conditioning circuits to filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications. The MLCC construction provides excellent reliability, compact form factor, and cost-effectiveness compared to alternative capacitor technologies. These capacitors work by storing electrical energy in an electric field between multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material and conductive electrodes. The part number designation "18085C104KA12A" encodes specific information about this capacitor's characteristics. The "18085" notation indicates the component falls within a specific package and voltage class grouping. The "104" in the part number typically relates to the capacitive value within AVX's naming scheme. The "K" designation generally indicates the capacitance tolerance class. The "A" suffix often signifies RoHS compliance and specific manufacturing specifications relevant to modern supply chain requirements. This particular capacitor is well-suited for applications requiring stable performance across temperature variations and operational stress. Industrial applications frequently calling for MLCCs in this category include motor drives, power conversion equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, test and measurement instrumentation, and industrial control systems. Engineers often select this specific part when their circuit design requires a balance of capacitance value, voltage rating, physical size, and reliability characteristics that this component provides. The AVX brand carries significant weight in engineering specifications because of AVX's reputation for manufacturing consistency and long-term product availability. Industrial buyers often prefer to specify components from established manufacturers with proven track records in supply chain stability and quality assurance. This becomes particularly important in applications where component obsolescence could force expensive circuit redesigns or where equipment downtime carries substantial operational costs. When evaluating this part against alternatives, engineers typically consider the specific capacitance value, voltage rating, operating temperature range, physical dimensions, and the manufacturer's quality certifications. The combination of AVX's manufacturing reliability and this component's specifications makes it a standard choice for engineers designing equipment where performance consistency and long component life are priorities. For exact electrical specifications, operating parameters, and detailed performance characteristics specific to this part number, consultation with the component's technical documentation is recommended to ensure proper circuit design and application suitability.