12061A221FAT7A

The AVX 12061A221FAT7A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from AVX's established ceramic capacitor product line, designed for high-volume industrial and commercial electronics applications. This component falls within the 1206 package family, a widely standardized surface-mount form factor that measures 3.2mm × 1.6mm, making it suitable for compact circuit board layouts while remaining convenient to handle and reflow in manufacturing environments. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental energy storage and filtering components used extensively across industrial control systems, power supplies, signal conditioning circuits, and consumer electronics. The 1206 package strikes a practical balance between miniaturization and current-handling capability, making it ideal for applications requiring modest capacitance values in space-constrained designs. Engineers frequently specify components in this package category when designing boards that must meet density requirements without resorting to chip-scale or specialized packages that complicate assembly or increase costs. The "221" designation in the part number indicates a capacitance value of 220 picofarads, a value commonly used in RF filtering, impedance matching, coupling circuits, and high-frequency signal applications. This capacitance range makes the component particularly valuable in applications requiring minimal but precise capacitive effects, such as in oscillator circuits, antenna matching networks, and bypass applications in mixed-signal systems operating at elevated frequencies. AVX manufactures this component using their proven multilayer ceramic dielectric technology, which delivers reliable performance across standard industrial temperature ranges. The "FAT7A" suffix denotes specific characteristics regarding dielectric type, voltage rating, and tolerance class within AVX's nomenclature system, ensuring consistency and predictability for design engineers who require reproducible electrical performance lot-to-lot. Engineers select this exact part number when they need the combination of established reliability, proven manufacturing consistency, and the specific electrical characteristics that the FAT7A variant provides. AVX's reputation in the ceramic capacitor market makes this component a trusted choice for applications where component failure could impact system performance or safety. Its 1206 footprint ensures compatibility with standard assembly equipment and rework processes, reducing manufacturing complications and supporting long-term supply chain stability. This component is suitable for applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial control systems, wherever designers need a compact, stable, and cost-effective capacitive solution with proven performance characteristics and broad availability through established distribution channels.