12061A102FAT2P

The AVX 12061A102FAT2P is a thin-film chip capacitor designed for high-reliability applications in demanding industrial and aerospace environments. This component belongs to AVX's established family of precision capacitors built to withstand stringent operational requirements where component stability and performance consistency are critical. Thin-film capacitors are constructed using vacuum-deposited metallic films on a ceramic or polymer substrate, offering superior electrical characteristics compared to traditional thick-film or conventional ceramic capacitors. This construction method enables tighter tolerances, lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), and excellent frequency response characteristics. The 12061A102FAT2P specifically utilizes a 1206 surface-mount package format, a widely adopted industry standard that balances component size with handling convenience and soldering reliability for automated assembly processes. These capacitors are commonly specified in applications requiring stable capacitance values across temperature ranges and frequency ranges, including precision filtering, signal conditioning, coupling and decoupling circuits, and impedance matching networks. In RF and microwave applications, thin-film capacitors provide the predictability necessary for circuit tuning and frequency compensation. Industrial control systems, medical instrumentation, automotive electronics, and telecommunications equipment frequently incorporate components of this type where performance drift must be minimized. The AVX designation in this part number indicates manufacturing and quality standards associated with a major capacitor supplier with longstanding presence in military, aerospace, and high-reliability commercial sectors. Designers selecting the 12061A102FAT2P over alternative capacitor types typically prioritize capacitance stability, minimal aging effects, low dielectric absorption, and compatibility with stringent qualification standards such as those required in defense contracting or aerospace supply chains. The thin-film technology employed in this component also contributes to lower noise performance and better predictability in high-frequency applications compared to conventional multilayer ceramic alternatives. This characteristic makes it attractive for analog signal processing circuits, precision measurement equipment, and applications where signal integrity is paramount. The 1206 package size represents a practical middle ground in modern electronics manufacturing, offering sufficient lead spacing for reliable wave or reflow soldering while maintaining reasonable board density. This package format is well-supported by standard pick-and-place equipment, solder paste stencil designs, and quality assurance testing procedures across contract manufacturers globally. Engineers evaluating the 12061A102FAT2P would typically compare it against other precision capacitor options based on specific circuit requirements for capacitance value, voltage rating, operating temperature range, frequency response, and cost-performance considerations for their particular application.