12061A161JAT2A

The 12061A161JAT2A is a thin-film chip capacitor manufactured by AVX, a well-established supplier of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the 1206 package family, one of the most widely used surface-mount capacitor formats in modern electronics manufacturing. The 1206 designation refers to the physical dimensions of the component, making it suitable for automated assembly and reliable integration into compact circuit designs. Thin-film chip capacitors like this one are precision components designed to deliver stable capacitance values with tight tolerances. They are commonly employed in applications requiring high reliability, consistent performance across temperature variations, and excellent frequency characteristics. The construction method used in thin-film capacitors results in low parasitic inductance and resistance, making them particularly valuable in high-frequency circuits, filter networks, and precision analog applications. This component is frequently specified in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, medical device electronics, and test instrumentation. Engineers select thin-film capacitors for applications where standard ceramic or electrolytic options may introduce excessive tolerance drift, microphonic noise, or poor performance at elevated frequencies. The stable dielectric properties of thin-film technology make these capacitors ideal for timing circuits, signal conditioning, power supply filtering, and coupling/decoupling applications where predictable performance is critical. The 1206 form factor offers several practical advantages for circuit designers and manufacturers. It provides a good balance between component size and ease of handling during assembly, reducing manufacturing defects compared to smaller packages while maintaining reasonable board space efficiency. The relatively large contact pads improve solder joint reliability, particularly important in demanding industrial environments subject to thermal cycling, vibration, or harsh operating conditions. AVX's reputation in the passive components industry ensures consistent manufacturing quality and long-term availability of this part number. Engineers often specify components from established manufacturers when designing products intended for long production runs or applications requiring extended lifecycle support. The 12061A161JAT2A represents a standardized solution that integrates reliably into both new designs and existing product platforms already qualified for the 1206 thin-film capacitor family. This component serves applications where capacitance precision, frequency stability, and environmental reliability take priority over cost optimization. Industries including aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and medical electronics regularly incorporate thin-film capacitors in critical signal paths where performance consistency directly impacts overall system functionality.