CL05A224KP5NNNC

The CL05A224KP5NNNC is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by Samsung. This component belongs to the CL series of general-purpose capacitors, which are widely used in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and embedded systems where reliable energy storage and signal filtering are required. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic device. They function by storing electrical charge between conductive plates separated by ceramic dielectric material, making them essential for applications including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and timing circuits. The compact size and low cost of MLCCs make them ideal for high-volume manufacturing and space-constrained designs. The part number structure indicates this is a 0805-sized component, which refers to its physical dimensions in imperial notation (0.08 inches by 0.05 inches). This 0805 package is one of the most common surface-mount device (SMD) sizes in modern electronics, offering a practical balance between handling ease, board space efficiency, and solderable pad accessibility. Engineers favor this size because it's large enough to handle manually during prototyping and rework, yet small enough for dense component placement on production boards. The "224" designation in the part number indicates a capacitance value in the picofarad range, typical for this capacitor family. Samsung's CL series MLCCs are specified for general industrial and commercial applications, making them suitable for a broad range of voltage and temperature requirements found in standard electronic equipment. Engineers typically specify this exact part when they require a dependable, cost-effective capacitor for standard filtering and decoupling applications. Samsung MLCCs are known for consistent quality and reliable performance in high-volume production environments. The 0805 package size makes this component particularly attractive for designs that must fit within strict space budgets while maintaining manufacturability on automated assembly lines. Additionally, the widespread availability of Samsung components in this family reduces supply chain risk compared to more specialized alternatives. This capacitor would commonly appear in applications ranging from consumer electronics and computer peripherals to industrial control systems and telecommunications equipment. Designers choose this part when standard performance characteristics meet their circuit requirements without the cost premium associated with specialized high-voltage, high-temperature, or high-capacitance variants. The combination of proven reliability, standard package format, and manufacturer reputation makes the CL05A224KP5NNNC a practical choice for engineers designing cost-sensitive yet dependable electronic systems.