12061A222KAT4A

The 12061A222KAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established suppliers of passive components. This part belongs to the 1206 package family, a widely used surface-mount form factor measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it suitable for compact circuit board designs while remaining easy to handle and solder during manufacturing. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this unit serve as essential energy storage and filtering components in electronic circuits. They are commonly employed for decoupling, bypassing, coupling, and filtering applications across numerous industrial and consumer device categories. The 1206 package size strikes an effective balance between component density and thermal performance, allowing designers to maintain reasonable board space efficiency without sacrificing electrical reliability. The "222" designation in the part number typically indicates a capacitance value in the lower to mid-range of general-purpose MLCC offerings, making this component suitable for applications requiring moderate energy storage or high-frequency noise suppression. The ceramic dielectric construction provides stable performance across typical operating conditions and delivers excellent frequency response characteristics, which is particularly valuable in signal integrity applications and power distribution networks. AVX's 1206 MLCCs are engineered for standard industrial operating temperatures and voltage classes commonly specified in commercial and industrial electronics. These capacitors demonstrate reliable performance in demanding environments where thermal cycling, vibration, and electrical stress occur regularly. The multilayer construction inherently provides robustness against mechanical shock and contributes to extended operational life when properly specified within application limits. Engineers typically select this part number when they require a proven, widely-available general-purpose capacitor for mainstream industrial applications. The 1206 package offers several advantages over smaller alternatives like 0805 units: improved voltage handling capability, greater capacitance options, and better tolerance stability across temperature ranges. Conversely, when space constraints become critical, smaller packages may be preferred despite potential trade-offs in performance margin. The established presence of this part number across multiple sourcing channels makes it an attractive choice for production environments where supply chain reliability and manufacturing continuity matter significantly. The combination of standardized packaging, established manufacturing processes, and broad industry adoption means design teams can confidently specify this component across product lifecycle stages from prototyping through high-volume manufacturing.