12061A102GAT4A

The AVX 12061A102GAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in electronic circuits and industrial equipment. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a widely used surface-mount form factor measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it suitable for modern compact circuit board layouts while remaining large enough for reliable handling and rework. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in power distribution, signal coupling, filtering, and timing circuits across virtually all electronic applications. They are particularly valued in industrial control systems, power supplies, telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and automotive systems where reliable energy storage and signal conditioning are required. The 1206 package represents a balance between miniaturization and ease of assembly. It offers sufficient capacitance density for most general-purpose filtering and decoupling roles while maintaining good electrical performance and mechanical robustness. The ceramic dielectric construction provides stable capacitance over typical operating conditions, making these capacitors suitable for both DC bias and AC signal applications. Engineers typically specify AVX MLCCs when they need established quality and reliability in critical applications. AVX is recognized for consistent manufacturing processes and long-term product availability, which are important considerations in industrial designs where component continuity affects production schedules and long-term supply chain planning. The company's MLCCs are manufactured to stringent standards appropriate for demanding environments. The 12061A102GAT4A designation follows standard AVX naming conventions, where the "1206" indicates the package size and the remaining characters specify the capacitance value and electrical characteristics. This particular part number identifies a specific capacitance rating and performance classification within the 1206 product line. Common reasons to select this specific part include its proven track record in established designs, AVX's reputation for quality assurance, the standardization of 1206 package dimensions across multiple suppliers (allowing design flexibility), and the straightforward electrical performance characteristics typical of general-purpose ceramic capacitors. In industrial applications where redesign risk must be minimized, specifying a component with a known service history is often preferable to exploring lesser-known alternatives. This capacitor would typically be used in high-volume applications where cost-effectiveness and reliability are both important, such as power conditioning circuits, noise filtering stages, timing networks, and general decoupling applications throughout industrial electronic equipment. Its widespread use means design engineers have abundant application guidance and reference designs available.