12061C103JAT2A

The AVX 12061C103JAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose electronic applications requiring stable capacitance and reliable performance across commercial and industrial operating conditions. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a widely-used surface-mount format that balances board space efficiency with ease of handling and assembly on automated production lines. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic circuit. They serve critical functions including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and timing applications. The ceramic dielectric material in these capacitors provides excellent volumetric efficiency, allowing significant capacitance values to be packaged in compact form factors. The 1206 package strikes a practical middle ground between smaller packages like 0805 and larger formats, making it a standard choice for applications where component density and assembly throughput both matter. The "C" designation in the part number typically indicates a ceramic capacitor construction. The specific material composition and dielectric class determine the capacitor's temperature stability, voltage rating, and capacitance tolerance. General-purpose ceramic capacitors like this are commonly specified in consumer electronics, industrial control boards, telecommunications equipment, automotive modules, and medical devices where cost-effectiveness and reliability are balanced priorities. Engineers select the 12061C103JAT2A when their design requires a proven, off-the-shelf component that integrates easily into standard assembly processes. The 1206 package is compatible with conventional pick-and-place equipment and standard reflow soldering profiles, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost compared to specialty components. This part's designation suggests it is manufactured to AVX's established quality standards, which are important for applications requiring consistent performance and traceability. The ceramic MLCC category encompasses significant variation in performance characteristics across different dielectric classes and manufacturers. Designers must consider application-specific requirements such as operating temperature range, voltage derating at elevated temperatures, DC bias effects on capacitance, and ripple current handling. The standardized nature of the 1206 form factor and established manufacturing practices mean this component integrates into designs with minimal risk and straightforward supply chain management. For engineers working on cost-sensitive production volumes, upgrading designs to accommodate 1206 ceramic capacitors often provides the best combination of performance, size, and manufacturability. This component represents the practical engineering choice for applications where general-purpose capacitive functionality is needed without specialized performance requirements.