12061A222GAT4A

The AVX 12061A222GAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for demanding industrial and commercial electronics applications. This component belongs to AVX's established family of chip capacitors in the 1206 case size, a standard surface-mount footprint widely adopted across the electronics industry for both high-volume production and specialized engineering projects. Multilayer ceramic capacitors serve as fundamental energy storage and filtering elements in electronic circuits. The 1206 package designation refers to the physical dimensions of the component, making it compact enough for dense PCB layouts while remaining large enough to handle moderate power levels. This size range is popular in power supply circuits, signal conditioning stages, and decoupling networks where designers need a balance between board space efficiency and electrical performance. The "222" designation in the part number indicates the nominal capacitance value of 2200 picofarads (2.2 nanofarads). Capacitors in this range are commonly specified in high-frequency filtering, coupling, and bypass applications where smaller capacitance values are needed to block DC while passing AC signals, or to provide localized decoupling near integrated circuit power pins. Engineers typically specify AVX MLCCs in this series for applications requiring reliable performance across temperature variations and operational stresses common in industrial environments. The multilayer construction provides stable capacitance characteristics and good frequency response, making these capacitors suitable for both analog and digital circuit designs. The ceramic dielectric material offers good volumetric efficiency, allowing substantial capacitance in a small footprint. The 1206 case size strikes a practical middle ground in many designs. It is larger than smaller packages like 0603 or 0402, which means it generally exhibits better performance under thermal cycling and mechanical stress, while remaining significantly smaller than larger through-hole components. This makes the 1206 popular in applications where reliability and manufacturing consistency are priorities. Industries utilizing these capacitors include telecommunications equipment, industrial control systems, medical device electronics, automotive electronics, and general-purpose power management applications. The standardized nature of the 1206 package means that engineers can source compatible components from multiple qualified manufacturers, providing supply chain flexibility while maintaining consistent form, fit, and function across board designs. When specifying the AVX 12061A222GAT4A, engineers benefit from choosing a component from a manufacturer with established quality certifications and consistent production processes, ensuring predictable performance in both prototype development and high-volume manufacturing environments.