12061A681GAT2A

The AVX 12061A681GAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) from AVX's established component lineup. This surface-mount capacitor is designed for integration into electronic assemblies where reliable energy storage, filtering, or coupling functions are required in compact form factors. MLCCs like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, serving multiple critical roles across industrial and consumer applications. These capacitors function primarily for decoupling and bypass applications, helping to stabilize power supply voltages by filtering high-frequency noise and transient disturbances. They are also commonly employed for signal coupling and AC filtering in audio circuits, timing applications, and general-purpose energy storage where size constraints and cost efficiency matter. The 12061A designation indicates this capacitor uses the 1206 package size, one of the most widely adopted surface-mount footprints in the industry. This standardized form factor measures 3.2mm × 1.6mm, making it small enough for high-density circuit board layouts while remaining large enough to offer reasonable capacitance values and voltage ratings for many applications. The 1206 package is recognized across the electronics manufacturing industry, ensuring broad compatibility with standard pick-and-place assembly equipment and PCB design libraries. AVX capacitors in this family are known for consistent performance and reliable behavior across temperature ranges typical of industrial environments. These components are manufactured to strict quality standards and are suitable for applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial control systems, automotive electronics, and telecommunications equipment. Engineers typically specify AVX MLCCs when they require a balance of performance, reliability, and availability from an established manufacturer with proven supply chain stability. The 1206 package size offers practical advantages: it is easier to hand-solder or repair than smaller packages if necessary, yet small enough to support modern miniaturization trends. For applications requiring multiple capacitive elements, the 1206 format provides a good middle ground between competing design pressures. Designers often select this specific part number when their circuit design calls for the particular capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature characteristics that this variant provides, combined with the confidence that comes from specifying a major manufacturer's product. The standardized nature of the 1206 MLCC format means that alternative sources may exist, but AVX's part offers the assurance of quality and traceability important in industrial and professional applications where component failure could have significant downstream consequences.