12061A1R5CAT2A

The AVX 12061A1R5CAT2A is a thin-film chip capacitor designed for precision applications requiring stable capacitance values and low electrical noise. This surface-mount component belongs to AVX's established family of high-reliability capacitors commonly used in demanding industrial and commercial electronics where performance consistency is critical. As a chip capacitor, this component functions as an energy storage and filtering element in electronic circuits. It provides capacitive coupling, decoupling, and noise suppression across a wide range of applications. The thin-film construction distinguishes this part from standard ceramic or electrolytic alternatives, offering superior stability, lower dielectric absorption, and reduced voltage coefficient—characteristics that make it valuable in precision measurement circuits, analog signal conditioning, and RF applications where signal integrity matters significantly. The 12061A1R5CAT2A designation indicates a surface-mount package configuration typical of modern PCB assembly processes. This form factor enables high-density board layouts while maintaining reliability in automated manufacturing environments. The part is commonly specified in industrial control systems, medical instrumentation, aerospace electronics, and military-grade applications where component reliability and performance repeatability are non-negotiable requirements. Engineers typically select AVX thin-film capacitors when standard multilayer ceramic capacitors prove inadequate due to temperature coefficient concerns, ESR (equivalent series resistance) limitations, or dielectric stability requirements. Industries including telecommunications infrastructure, industrial automation, power electronics, and precision test equipment frequently incorporate these components to achieve stringent performance specifications. The thin-film technology provides excellent frequency response characteristics and maintains consistent performance across operational temperature ranges without the unpredictable behavior sometimes encountered with conventional dielectric materials. The AVX brand carries significant weight in applications where supply chain reliability and traceability are important factors. AVX maintains rigorous manufacturing standards and extensive quality documentation, making their capacitors preferred choices for contracts requiring detailed component genealogy, compliance certifications, and long-term availability commitments. This part's inclusion in AVX's catalog suggests it meets military or industrial qualification standards commonly demanded by engineering procurement teams. Designers evaluating alternatives would compare this against standard MLCC capacitors, film capacitors from competing manufacturers, or ceramic chip solutions—but would select this specific part when the combination of AVX's brand reputation, the thin-film construction benefits, and the established performance history aligns with project requirements. Its presence in active distribution channels indicates ongoing demand from established industrial customers requiring consistent reorders of proven components.