12061C122KAT2A

The AVX 12061C122KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications across industrial and consumer electronics. This component represents a standard offering in the capacitor family and is widely specified in circuit designs requiring reliable performance in moderate operating conditions. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic device. They are used to stabilize voltage supplies, filter noise from power lines, couple and decouple AC signals, and provide localized energy storage near integrated circuits and other active components. The compact size and low cost of MLCCs make them the preferred choice for high-volume applications where board space is constrained and performance requirements are well-defined. The 12061C122KAT2A carries the 1206 package designation, referring to its surface-mount form factor with dimensions of 3.2mm × 1.6mm. This mid-range size strikes a practical balance between handling capacity and PCB footprint efficiency, making it suitable for both dense industrial control boards and standard consumer electronics. The 1206 package is among the most commonly encountered capacitor sizes in modern electronics manufacturing, ensuring straightforward assembly on standard pick-and-place equipment and offering good component availability across supply chains. As an AVX-manufactured part, this capacitor benefits from the company's established quality standards and process controls, which are particularly important in industrial applications where reliability and consistency matter. AVX MLCCs are engineered to maintain stable capacitance across temperature ranges and operating conditions typical of industrial environments, with robust construction designed to withstand vibration, thermal cycling, and mechanical stress common in manufacturing equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, and automotive applications. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when their circuit design calls for a standard general-purpose capacitor with proven reliability, straightforward sourcing, and compatibility with established assembly processes. The 1206 size offers sufficient capacitance for decoupling and filtering tasks while remaining economical and widely stocked. This part is particularly common in applications such as power supply regulation, signal integrity maintenance in digital circuits, and noise suppression in analog signal paths. When selecting this component, engineers appreciate its balance of performance, size, cost, and supply chain stability. The established design heritage of the 1206 MLCC format means extensive field history, broad manufacturing familiarity, and confidence in long-term availability, making it a practical choice for both prototype development and high-volume production runs.