1808CC271KAT1A

The 1808CC271KAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the 1808 package family, which refers to the physical dimensions of the component (0.18 inches by 0.08 inches), making it a relatively compact surface-mount device suitable for modern high-density circuit board designs. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental building blocks in electronic circuits, serving functions such as energy storage, signal coupling, decoupling, and noise filtering. The "CC" designation indicates this is a ceramic chip capacitor, and the specific construction uses multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material to achieve the desired capacitance value in a small footprint. The 271 portion of the part number indicates the capacitance value within the standard IPC coding system. This component is widely used across industrial and commercial electronics applications where reliable performance and compact size are priorities. Typical use cases include power supply decoupling near integrated circuits, high-frequency signal conditioning, filtering in audio circuits, and general-purpose energy storage in consumer and industrial equipment. The 1808 package size strikes a practical balance between capacitance density and ease of manufacturing, making it cost-effective for high-volume production while remaining suitable for specialized industrial applications. AVX's ceramic capacitor lines are recognized for consistent quality and stable performance across commercial and extended temperature ranges. Engineers often specify MLCCs from established manufacturers like AVX when design requirements demand reliable sourcing, predictable electrical behavior, and long-term availability. The ceramic dielectric technology used in this family provides stable capacitance across frequency ranges relevant to most industrial and consumer applications, though actual performance characteristics depend on the specific dielectric class and voltage rating of the particular part. The surface-mount configuration of the 1808 package allows for automated assembly using standard pick-and-place equipment, reducing manufacturing costs and supporting modern lean production methods. This part would typically be selected by design engineers when a compact, cost-effective capacitor is needed in applications ranging from simple signal filtering to complex multi-layer PCBs in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and consumer electronics. For engineers evaluating this component, consideration of the specific circuit requirements—including voltage rating, frequency response, and environmental operating conditions—will determine whether this particular part meets design needs, as different variants within the 1808 family offer different performance characteristics.