12061C104K4T2A

The AVX 12061C104K4T2A is a thin-film multilayer ceramic capacitor designed for precision applications requiring stable capacitance and low losses across a wide frequency range. This component belongs to AVX's established line of surface-mount capacitors and is commonly specified in demanding industrial, telecommunications, and instrumentation systems where reliability and performance consistency are critical. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) like this model function as energy storage and filtering elements in electronic circuits. They smooth voltage ripple, block DC while passing AC signals, and couple or decouple signals between circuit stages. The thin-film construction provides superior electrical characteristics compared to standard ceramics, including lower equivalent series resistance (ESR), lower dissipation factor, and more predictable behavior across temperature and frequency ranges. The 12061 designation indicates this is a 1206-sized component, one of the most widely adopted surface-mount packages in modern PCB design. This size offers a practical balance between board space efficiency and ease of handling during assembly. It can be reliably soldered using standard reflow processes and is compatible with automated pick-and-place equipment used in high-volume manufacturing environments. Engineers typically specify thin-film AVX capacitors in applications including RF and microwave circuits, precision analog signal conditioning, timing and oscillator circuits, and high-reliability military and aerospace systems. The stable temperature coefficient and low aging characteristics make these capacitors particularly valuable when circuit performance must remain consistent over extended operating periods and across environmental extremes. The C104 code within the part number indicates specific capacitance and tolerance characteristics typical of AVX's precision product line. Components with this designation are often selected for applications where capacitance stability is more critical than maximum capacitance density, such as precision filters, impedance matching networks, and frequency-compensated circuits. Compared to standard X7R or Y5V ceramic capacitors, thin-film variants like this AVX offering provide superior performance metrics that justify their use in applications where cost-per-farad is secondary to performance predictability. Engineers working in test equipment, instrumentation, and specialized industrial controls often prefer these components when circuit specifications demand tight tolerances and minimal capacitance drift. The 12061C104K4T2A represents a proven component choice for engineers who prioritize long-term reliability, consistent electrical performance, and compatibility with established manufacturing processes. Its presence in specialized industrial and professional-grade applications reflects the confidence placed in AVX's thin-film capacitor technology.