12061C242JAT4A

The AVX 12061C242JAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose electronic applications requiring reliable energy storage and signal coupling. This component belongs to AVX's 1206 case size family, making it a popular choice for surface-mount circuit board assembly where space efficiency and cost-effectiveness are important design considerations. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this unit function as energy storage elements and are essential in filtering, decoupling, and coupling applications throughout electronic systems. The 1206 package format—measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm—offers a practical balance between component density and ease of handling during manufacturing. This size is widely adopted across consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and automotive applications where engineers need compact passive components without sacrificing performance. The "242" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor's capacitance value within AVX's naming convention. Engineers select specific capacitance values based on circuit requirements for power supply filtering, AC coupling between amplifier stages, timing circuit applications, or noise suppression. The ceramic dielectric material used in these capacitors provides stable electrical characteristics across a range of operating conditions commonly encountered in industrial and commercial environments. Ceramic capacitors in the 1206 size are specified when designers need a dependable, cost-efficient solution for high-volume production. This part's construction uses multiple layers of ceramic material with interleaved metal electrodes, creating a compact package with reasonable capacitance density. The surface-mount design eliminates the need for through-hole drilling, improving manufacturing efficiency and allowing tighter component spacing on modern printed circuit boards. Engineers often choose AVX components, including this capacitor, based on the manufacturer's reputation for consistent quality and established supply chain reliability. The 1206 package remains an industry standard, ensuring component availability from multiple sources and straightforward integration into established design workflows. This standardization also simplifies procurement and reduces design qualification time for engineers working on projects with strict timelines. Applications for parts like the 12061C242JAT4A span across power distribution circuits, signal integrity networks, EMI filtering stages, and general-purpose energy storage roles in both DC and AC circuit environments. The multilayer ceramic construction delivers adequate performance for mainstream industrial and consumer-grade electronics where extreme precision or specialized characteristics are not required. For engineers specifying this component, the combination of proven ceramic capacitor technology, standard package dimensions, established manufacturing processes, and broad applicability makes it a straightforward choice for applications requiring general-purpose capacitance without unusual operating requirements or critical performance constraints.