12061A131KAT2A

The AVX 12061A131KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose energy storage, filtering, and decoupling applications in electronic circuits. This surface-mount component represents a standard offering in AVX's extensive capacitor portfolio, addressing the needs of engineers working across consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and automotive applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part function by storing electrical charge across multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material interleaved with metal electrodes. They serve critical roles in modern circuit design, including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and bypassing high-frequency signals to ground. The compact form factor and reliable performance of MLCCs make them indispensable in contemporary electronics manufacturing. The part number structure indicates this capacitor follows the 1206 package standard, one of the most widely used surface-mount sizes in industrial and commercial electronics. The 1206 package balances practical handling characteristics with reasonable board space efficiency, making it suitable for both high-volume automated assembly and specialized applications where component accessibility or thermal management considerations favor slightly larger packages compared to 0805 or smaller alternatives. AVX manufactures this component using proven ceramic dielectric technology, which provides stable performance across typical operating conditions. MLCCs in this series generally exhibit characteristics suitable for applications operating at standard industrial and consumer voltage levels, with typical capacitance values ranging across common industrial needs. The technology is well-established and widely adopted, meaning design engineers benefit from extensive field history and predictable long-term reliability. Engineers typically specify a particular MLCC part number based on several interrelated factors: required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature stability characteristics, physical package constraints, and cost optimization. The 1206 package offers engineers a middle ground—larger than compact 0603 or 0402 options, yet smaller than through-hole alternatives. This makes it particularly valuable in space-constrained designs that still require straightforward component handling and good thermal performance. The AVX 12061A131KAT2A appeals to design engineers and procurement specialists seeking established component solutions with proven manufacturing consistency. Whether used as a bypass capacitor in power distribution networks, a filter element in signal conditioning circuits, or a storage component in timing applications, this MLCC provides the functional foundation that reliable electronic systems require. Its standardized package and widespread availability across distribution channels simplify the design-to-production transition.