1808GA101MAT1A

The AVX 1808GA101MAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) in the compact 1808 surface-mount package. This component represents a standard offering in AVX's established capacitor lineup, designed to meet the broad electrical and reliability requirements of industrial and commercial electronics applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used in virtually every type of modern electronic equipment. The 1808 package—measuring approximately 4.5mm by 2.0mm—provides a balance between compact footprint and handling ease for automated assembly processes. This size is particularly popular in space-constrained applications where board density matters, yet the package remains large enough to deliver reasonable capacitance values and power-handling characteristics without requiring specialized soldering techniques. The "GA" designation within this part number indicates this capacitor belongs to AVX's general-purpose, commodity-grade ceramic capacitor family. These components are engineered for stable performance across typical industrial operating conditions and are widely used in power supply circuits, signal coupling and decoupling applications, filtering, and bypass functions throughout consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, industrial control systems, and automotive electronics. General-purpose MLCCs like this one are specified when designers need cost-effective, readily available capacitors with predictable behavior rather than specialized high-reliability or high-performance variants. Engineers might specify the 1808GA101MAT1A specifically because it represents a combination of proven design, established manufacturing processes, and strong supply-chain availability. AVX's long production history with this series means the component has known performance characteristics in the field, making it a low-risk choice for mainstream applications. The 1808 package itself offers practical advantages for modern manufacturing: it works well with standard pick-and-place equipment, reflow soldering processes, and automated quality control systems. This capacitor would typically be selected for applications where performance requirements are straightforward and where the lower cost of general-purpose ceramics provides better value than premium alternatives. Common scenarios include decoupling circuits in digital logic, AC coupling between amplifier stages, noise filtering in power distribution systems, and general signal path conditioning in industrial equipment. For specific electrical parameters, operating temperature ranges, voltage ratings, and tolerance specifications applicable to this exact part number, technical documentation from AVX should be consulted to ensure the component meets your application's requirements.