12061C222KAT2A

The AVX 12061C222KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in industrial electronics, consumer devices, and telecommunications equipment. This component belongs to the broad family of ceramic capacitors, which are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their reliability, compact size, and cost-effectiveness. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this unit are constructed from alternating layers of ceramic dielectric material and metal electrodes, stacked together and fired into a solid monolithic structure. This construction method allows manufacturers to achieve high capacitance values in small physical packages, making MLCCs ideal for space-constrained applications where board real estate is premium. The 12061 designation indicates this capacitor uses a 1206 surface-mount package, one of the most common standardized sizes in the industry. This rectangular chip format measures 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it compatible with standard automated assembly equipment found in most contract manufacturers and OEM production facilities. The small footprint and standardized dimensions mean engineers can easily integrate this component into existing designs with minimal layout modifications. The "C222K" portion of the part number encodes the component's electrical characteristics. Like most capacitors in this general category, this unit is suited for decoupling, filtering, and energy storage functions commonly found in power supply circuits, signal conditioning, and high-frequency applications. AVX MLCCs in this series are typically specified in designs requiring stable performance across moderate temperature ranges and operating voltages common to consumer and industrial electronics. Engineers specify AVX components for several key reasons. AVX maintains tight manufacturing tolerances and quality standards, ensuring consistency across production batches. Their MLCC lines undergo rigorous testing to meet automotive, industrial, and commercial reliability standards. This makes AVX capacitors a preferred choice in applications where component failure could impact system reliability or safety, such as automotive electronics, industrial control systems, and medical devices. The 1206 package strikes an effective balance between component size and handling ease—larger than smaller 0603 packages (which demand more sophisticated assembly processes) but smaller than older through-hole formats. This makes it popular in mid-range production volumes where both manufacturing efficiency and design flexibility matter. For engineers evaluating alternatives, this AVX part offers the combination of proven reliability, wide availability, and compatibility with standard assembly processes. The standardized package means straightforward substitution with other manufacturers' 1206 ceramic capacitors if needed, while AVX's quality reputation makes it a first-choice specification in many design phases.