12061A200KAT2A

The 12061A200KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, a recognized producer of electronic components for industrial and commercial applications. This capacitor is part of the 1206 package family, which refers to its physical dimensions in imperial notation (0.126 inches by 0.063 inches), making it a surface-mount component suitable for automated assembly on printed circuit boards. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used across virtually all modern electronic equipment. They serve essential functions including energy storage, signal filtering, power supply decoupling, and noise suppression in analog and digital circuits. The 1206 package size represents a mid-range option—larger than the popular 0603 package but more compact than 1812 and larger formats—offering engineers a balance between capacitance density and ease of handling during manufacturing. The "A" designation in AVX's naming convention typically indicates this capacitor uses a standard dielectric material formulation, generally suitable for general-purpose applications rather than specialized high-temperature or high-voltage environments. The 200K in the part number denotes a capacitance value; AVX's alphanumeric coding translates this to a specific capacitance within their standard series. These capacitors are designed to operate across commercial or industrial temperature ranges, making them appropriate for most standard industrial control systems, consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and embedded systems. Engineers specify the 12061A200KAT2A when they require a capacitor with the dimensional and electrical characteristics represented by this part number—whether for cost optimization, supply chain continuity, proven performance in existing board designs, or compatibility with assembly equipment already in use. The 1206 package strikes a practical middle ground: it provides sufficient capacitance for many filtering and decoupling applications without the complications of larger packages, while remaining more robust than smaller alternatives during manufacturing and field service. AVX ceramic capacitors are widely recognized in industrial electronics for consistent quality and reliable performance across automotive, telecommunications, industrial automation, and consumer electronic applications. The 12061A200KAT2A would typically be found in DC power distribution networks, signal conditioning circuits, and general-purpose energy storage applications where medium-capacitance values and standard operating conditions are required. When selecting this component, engineers should verify that the capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature coefficient meet their specific circuit requirements, and confirm compatibility with their assembly process and board layout constraints.