12061C102MAT4A

The 12061C102MAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, a leading supplier of passive electronic components. This capacitor is housed in a 1206 package, one of the most widely used surface-mount sizes in modern electronics manufacturing. The component is designed for general-purpose coupling, decoupling, and filtering applications across a broad range of industrial and commercial electronic equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in circuit design, serving critical functions in power supply filtering, signal coupling and blocking, EMI suppression, and bypassing high-frequency noise around integrated circuits. The 1206 package format offers an optimal balance between compact board space requirements and handling ease during automated assembly processes, making it a standard choice in both high-volume production and specialized industrial applications. The AVX 12061C102MAT4A designation indicates this capacitor is part of AVX's established ceramic capacitor portfolio, which is known for reliable performance in demanding environments. Ceramic capacitors in this package category are frequently specified in applications ranging from telecommunications and data center equipment to industrial control systems, power management circuits, and consumer electronics. The robustness and cost-effectiveness of this component type make it suitable for applications where reliable performance across standard operating temperature ranges is required. Engineers typically select this specific part when they need a proven, readily available ceramic capacitor with standardized electrical characteristics and proven manufacturing consistency. The 1206 package strikes an important middle ground—larger packages like 1210 or 1812 may be unnecessary for many applications, while smaller packages like 0805 can present assembly challenges or insufficient voltage/capacitance ratings. AVX's manufacturing reputation ensures consistent quality and performance batch-to-batch, which is particularly important in industrial applications where field failures carry significant operational costs. The widespread adoption of the 1206 format means extensive design reference materials and application circuits are available, reducing engineering time during circuit development. Additionally, the component's established presence in supply chains and multiple manufacturer alternatives in the same footprint provide design flexibility and supply chain resilience—important considerations for long-lifecycle industrial products. This capacitor would typically be found in dozens or even hundreds of instances across complex electronic systems, making it a fundamental component in modern industrial electronics where reliability and proven performance are paramount. The combination of proven technology, standardized packaging, and manufacturer reputation makes this part a default specification for many circuit design scenarios in industrial and professional equipment.