1808CA560KAT1A

The 1808CA560KAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, a leading supplier of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the 1808 package family, which refers to the physical dimensions following the metric EIA standard (approximately 4.5mm x 2.0mm). The "CA" designation indicates this is a ceramic capacitor with specific dielectric properties suited for general-purpose applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits. They serve primary functions including filtering, decoupling, coupling, and energy storage in power supply circuits, signal processing chains, and communication equipment. The compact 1808 package makes this component ideal for space-constrained applications where miniaturization is important without sacrificing performance. The AVX CA series represents a mainstream product line optimized for cost-effectiveness and reliable performance across consumer, industrial, and commercial applications. These capacitors are commonly found in printed circuit boards for telecommunications equipment, industrial control systems, automotive electronics, power management circuits, and computing hardware. Engineers typically specify components from this family when standard performance-grade capacitors are required at reasonable price points with established supply reliability. What distinguishes the 1808CA560KAT1A within the broader capacitor market is its combination of package size, electrical characteristics, and proven field performance. The 1808 form factor provides an excellent balance between component density on PCBs and ease of manufacturing through standard automated assembly processes. This part's designation suggests specific capacitance and voltage ratings optimized for particular circuit requirements, making it suitable for engineers who need predictable performance in standardized applications rather than specialty or extreme-condition use cases. Ceramic capacitors in the 1808 package are valued for their stability across operating temperature ranges, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and good frequency response characteristics. These properties make them particularly effective in filtering and decoupling applications where rapid charge and discharge cycles occur. The technology is mature and well-understood, with extensive documentation in industry standards and design references. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when existing designs call for an AVX CA series capacitor in 1808 packaging, when compatibility with established supply chains is important, or when the specific electrical characteristics of this model match circuit requirements. The combination of proven reliability, wide availability through distribution channels, and integration with standard manufacturing processes makes the 1808CA560KAT1A a practical choice for production-volume applications.