12061A511JAT2A

The AVX 12061A511JAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from AVX's established thin-film ceramic capacitor product line. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a widely used surface-mount form factor that measures approximately 3.2mm × 1.6mm in length and width, making it suitable for space-constrained applications while remaining easy to handle and solder in automated assembly processes. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental passive components used across virtually every segment of industrial and consumer electronics. The 1206 package size positions this capacitor in the mid-range of common surface-mount packages, offering a balance between capacitance density and practical manufacturability. These capacitors are typically employed in power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, timing circuits, and noise suppression applications where reliable, cost-effective performance is required. AVX's ceramic capacitor lines are recognized within the industry for consistent quality and stable electrical characteristics across temperature ranges commonly encountered in industrial environments. Components in this product family are generally suited for general-purpose applications rather than specialized high-performance niches, making them a practical choice for mainstream circuit designs where standard performance classes suffice. The specific construction of multilayer ceramic capacitors involves alternating layers of ceramic dielectric material and metal electrodes, which are co-fired to create a single monolithic component. This manufacturing approach yields capacitors with relatively low equivalent series resistance (ESR), making them particularly effective for high-frequency filtering and decoupling tasks where rapid charge and discharge cycles are required. Engineers typically specify AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors when they need components that demonstrate reliable field performance, availability from multiple distribution channels, and documented long-term production stability. The 1206 package size in particular has become a standard across the industry, meaning designs using this footprint can often accommodate components from multiple suppliers if needed, reducing design risk and supply chain vulnerability. Common application environments include industrial control systems, test and measurement equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, automotive electronics, and factory automation equipment. In these settings, the capacitor functions as part of filtering networks protecting sensitive circuits from voltage transients, or as coupling elements between signal processing stages. When selecting between available ceramic capacitors, engineers should verify the specific voltage rating, capacitance value, and temperature coefficient requirements for their circuit application. The 1206 package remains one of the most universally stocked surface-mount capacitor sizes, ensuring ready availability for both prototype development and production volumes.