1808AC472KAJ1A

The AVX 1808AC472KAJ1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in the 1808 surface-mount package size. This component represents a standard offering from AVX's established capacitor portfolio and is designed for general-purpose applications across industrial, automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics sectors. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental passive components used in filtering, coupling, decoupling, and energy storage applications throughout electronic circuits. The 1808 package denotes physical dimensions of approximately 4.5mm x 2.0mm, making it a compact surface-mount option suitable for high-density PCB layouts while remaining large enough to deliver reasonable capacitance values without excessive cost. The "AC" designation in AVX's nomenclature typically indicates this capacitor operates across a broad temperature range suitable for industrial environments. The specific construction and dielectric material composition determine the capacitor's voltage rating, capacitance value, and temperature stability characteristics. AVX designs these components to meet reliability standards commonly required in industrial automation, power supplies, signal conditioning circuits, and embedded systems. Engineers select the 1808AC series for several practical reasons. The package size offers a balance between component density and manufacturing ease—large enough for reliable hand-soldering or standard pick-and-place assembly, yet compact enough to support modern miniaturized designs. AVX's manufacturing processes ensure consistent quality and tight tolerances, which is particularly important in regulated industries and applications where component performance directly affects system reliability. This part would typically be specified where a standard industrial-grade ceramic capacitor is needed without specialized performance requirements such as extremely low ESR, high-frequency operation, or ultra-high voltage ratings. Design engineers often choose established MLCC part numbers from reputable manufacturers like AVX when designing production equipment, control systems, or embedded applications where long-term availability and consistent performance are important. The 1808 package format also provides cost-effectiveness compared to larger alternatives, making it economical for applications requiring moderate capacitance values in standard voltage ranges. Whether used as a bulk capacitor in power distribution networks, as coupling elements in signal paths, or as bypass capacitors for integrated circuits, this component type serves as a workhorse in countless industrial and commercial electronic products. For specific electrical parameters including exact capacitance value, voltage rating, tolerance, and temperature coefficient applicable to this particular part number, consultation of the manufacturer's technical specifications is recommended during the design phase.