12061A102GA12A

The AVX 12061A102GA12A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, coupling, and decoupling applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a surface-mount format measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it suitable for compact PCB layouts where space efficiency is important without sacrificing performance. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are widely used across industrial electronics, consumer devices, telecommunications equipment, and automotive systems. Typical applications include power supply filtering to smooth voltage ripples, AC coupling in audio and signal processing circuits, bypass filtering near integrated circuit power pins, and general-purpose energy storage in timing circuits. The 1206 package size represents a popular mid-range option—larger than 0603 packages for better current handling and thermal performance, yet smaller than 1210 or larger formats, allowing engineers to balance capacitance requirements with board space constraints. The designation suggests this part operates within standard commercial or industrial temperature ranges typical of ceramic capacitor families. AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors in this size class generally exhibit stable performance across a wide frequency spectrum, making them reliable for both DC and AC applications. The ceramic dielectric material provides good volumetric efficiency, allowing substantial capacitance values in a compact package. Engineers might specify this exact part number over alternatives for several reasons. The 1206 package provides a practical middle ground when 0603 alternatives lack sufficient capacitance or thermal capability, or when larger packages like 1210 cannot fit within spatial constraints. AVX's manufacturing reputation supports consistent quality and reliability, particularly important in industrial and mission-critical applications where component failure can be costly. The part number's structure indicates it carries specific electrical characteristics—likely including a particular capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature coefficient—optimized for defined application requirements. For engineers designing multi-layer circuits requiring numerous filtering points, the 1206 size allows efficient placement while maintaining accessibility for automated assembly and potential rework. Its surface-mount design integrates seamlessly into modern manufacturing processes, supporting both wave and reflow soldering techniques. This capacitor represents a standard, workhorse component in electronics manufacturing rather than a specialized high-performance device. It serves as a fundamental building block in power distribution networks, analog signal paths, and digital logic circuits where reliable, cost-effective capacitive function is required.