2220SC223MAT1A

The 2220SC223MAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established producers of passive components. This part belongs to the 2220 case size family, which refers to its compact surface-mount package dimensions of 0.22 inches by 0.20 inches. The "SC" designation indicates this is part of AVX's standard commercial-grade capacitor series designed for general industrial and consumer electronics applications. MLLCs like this component serve as energy storage and filtering elements in electronic circuits. They are widely used to smooth voltage ripple, decouple power supplies, block DC while passing AC signals, and provide noise suppression across a broad range of frequencies. The 2220 package size represents a balance between capacitance density and ease of handling in automated assembly processes, making it popular in compact circuit board designs where space is at a premium but performance requirements remain moderate. The specific designation "223" in the part number indicates the capacitance value in picofarad units using standard three-digit coding. This particular capacitor is suitable for applications requiring moderate capacitance in a small footprint, such as signal conditioning circuits, decoupling on power distribution boards, filtering in analog and digital circuits, and noise suppression in communication equipment. The commercial temperature range and standard voltage ratings of this series make it appropriate for most indoor electronics that operate under normal ambient conditions. Engineers typically specify the 2220SC223MAT1A when designing circuits that require reliable, cost-effective filtering or energy storage without the space allowance for larger packages or the specialized performance requirements that would justify premium dielectric materials. The standardized AVX construction ensures consistent performance across production batches, which is valuable for repeatability in manufacturing and long-term product support. The MLCC technology itself offers excellent frequency response characteristics, low equivalent series resistance, and stable performance over the intended operating lifetime. This capacitor is compatible with standard reflow soldering processes used in modern electronics manufacturing, and the 2220 package can be handled by conventional pick-and-place equipment, making integration into high-volume production straightforward. For applications demanding extended temperature ranges, specialized dielectric types, or higher voltage ratings, alternative capacitors would be more suitable, but for general-purpose industrial and commercial electronics, this part offers proven reliability and mainstream availability.