12061A220FAT2A

The 12061A220FAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, representing a standard component widely used in electronic assemblies across industrial, consumer, and telecommunications applications. This capacitor belongs to the general-purpose ceramic capacitor family, designed to provide reliable energy storage and filtering capabilities in compact form factors. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are constructed from alternating layers of ceramic dielectric material and metal electrodes, which are then stacked and fired together. This construction method enables high capacitance values in physically small packages, making them ideal for modern circuit board designs where space constraints are critical. The 1206 designation in the part number refers to the surface-mount package dimensions (0.126 inches by 0.063 inches), a standard footprint that integrates easily into automated assembly processes and fits alongside other standard components on printed circuit boards. AVX's ceramic capacitors in this series are commonly specified in power supply filtering applications, decoupling circuits, timing networks, and signal coupling stages. Engineers encounter these capacitors in everything from industrial control systems and power distribution equipment to consumer electronics and embedded systems. The multilayer construction provides stable capacitance across normal operating temperature ranges and offers good reliability characteristics for general industrial use. The part number suffix structure indicates specific electrical characteristics within AVX's product line. The "220" in the designation typically points to the capacitance value in the picofarad or nanofarad range, while other suffix elements denote voltage rating, temperature coefficient, and tolerance class. These specifications are selected to provide adequate performance margin for the intended application while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Engineers typically select this exact part when their circuit design calls for a capacitor with the specific capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature stability that this part number represents. The 1206 package size makes it compatible with standard pick-and-place assembly equipment and offers a practical balance between miniaturization and ease of handling during manufacturing. Compared to larger packages, the 1206 saves board space; compared to smaller packages, it remains practical for production environments and field repair scenarios. The ceramic capacitor technology chosen by AVX for this component family provides predictable aging characteristics, low equivalent series resistance, and low equivalent series inductance relative to alternative technologies. These electrical characteristics make ceramic capacitors particularly suitable for high-frequency filtering and decoupling applications where minimizing noise and maintaining signal integrity are priorities in circuit design.