1808HC471KAT2A

The 1808HC471KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive electronic components for industrial and commercial applications. This component belongs to the 1808 package family, which refers to its surface-mount form factor measuring 4.5mm by 2.0mm, making it suitable for compact board designs where space is a premium consideration. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits, used to store electrical charge and filter noise across a wide range of applications. The 1808 package size represents a mid-range option that balances component density with ease of handling and assembly, making it popular in both high-volume production environments and specialized industrial equipment. Components in the HC series from AVX are designed for general-purpose applications requiring stable performance across standard operating conditions. These capacitors are commonly deployed in power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and timing circuits. The ceramic dielectric material provides good volumetric efficiency, allowing significant capacitance values to be achieved in a relatively small package. Engineers typically specify this part number when they need a reliable, cost-effective capacitor for mid-range circuit requirements. The combination of the 1808 package and AVX's manufacturing standards makes this component suitable for applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial control systems, test equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure. The part's construction using multilayer ceramic technology offers advantages including low equivalent series resistance (ESR), high frequency response capability, and good stability over operating life. The specific part designation, including the HC identifier and the trailing code, indicates particular electrical characteristics and performance grade suited to applications that require consistent behavior without extreme environmental demands. This positions the component as an economical choice for general industrial use rather than specialized high-reliability or high-temperature applications. When selecting capacitors, engineers consider factors including package size constraints, capacitance value requirements, voltage rating, frequency response characteristics, temperature stability, and cost. The 1808HC series from AVX is often chosen where these factors align with standard industrial performance requirements, offering a proven, readily available solution that integrates well into established supply chains and assembly processes.