12061C102M4T2A

The 12061C102M4T2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive components for industrial and commercial electronics. This part belongs to the 1206 package family, a widely-used surface-mount form factor that balances compact board space with practical handling characteristics for automated assembly. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used across virtually every electronic system. They serve critical functions including energy storage, signal filtering, noise decoupling, and frequency tuning in power supplies, audio circuits, RF applications, and digital signal processing. The 1206 package size makes this component suitable for applications where moderate capacitance values are needed without requiring large board footprint, making it a popular choice in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and automotive applications. AVX's 1206 capacitor series is engineered for reliable performance in demanding environments. Components in this family are typically specified by design engineers for general-purpose coupling, decoupling, and filtering applications where standard performance-grade characteristics are sufficient. The ceramic dielectric material provides stable performance across temperature ranges common in industrial equipment, making these capacitors suitable for both room-temperature and moderately elevated operating conditions. The specific designation in this part number indicates particular electrical characteristics within AVX's product line. Engineers select this exact part when their circuit design calculations call for the capacitance value, voltage rating, and tolerance specifications that this component provides. In multi-layer designs, having the correct part number ensures that all components perform consistently and meet the circuit's filtering or coupling requirements without unnecessary performance overhead or cost. The 1206 package format is well-suited for high-volume manufacturing environments. It accommodates standard pick-and-place assembly equipment and reflow soldering processes, reducing production complexity compared to larger or smaller alternatives. This standardization, combined with AVX's reputation for quality and consistency, makes this part a reliable specification for engineers designing systems with long production runs or stringent reliability requirements. Engineers typically choose AVX 1206 multilayer ceramic capacitors when they need proven component performance, broad availability from multiple distributors, and confidence that replacement parts will maintain consistent electrical characteristics across different manufacturing batches. This predictability is particularly important in industrial and commercial applications where component substitution or redesign can be costly or disruptive.