12061C471MAT2A

The AVX 12061C471MAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in electronic assemblies. This component belongs to the 1206 case size family, a standard surface-mount package widely used across consumer, industrial, and automotive electronics. The compact form factor makes it suitable for space-constrained circuit board layouts while maintaining reliable performance in moderate-voltage applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model serve as energy storage and filtering elements in power supply circuits, signal coupling paths, and noise suppression networks. Engineers commonly specify MLCCs in audio amplifiers, switching power supplies, LED drivers, telecommunications equipment, and industrial control systems. The ceramic dielectric material provides good stability across temperature ranges, making these capacitors practical for both indoor and harsh industrial environments. The 1206 package designation indicates external dimensions of approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, allowing for high component density on modern printed circuit boards. This size sits between smaller 0805 packages and larger 1210 packages, offering a practical balance between available capacitance, voltage rating, and board real estate. Surface-mount packaging enables automated assembly processes, reducing manufacturing costs and improving production consistency for industrial applications. The specific part coding reveals this capacitor uses a ceramic dielectric formulation common to AVX's general-purpose product lines. Such capacitors typically offer adequate performance for applications that do not require specialized characteristics like low-ESR (equivalent series resistance) performance, high-frequency stability, or extreme temperature ratings. They work well in filtering DC power rails, decoupling high-speed logic circuits, and managing transient voltage spikes in switching applications. Engineers select this exact part number over alternatives based on several practical considerations. AVX's manufacturing reputation ensures consistent quality and reliable supply chains, important for production runs requiring verified component sourcing. The 1206 case size provides flexibility when designers need capacitance values that smaller packages cannot deliver without settling on oversized packages. Additionally, the standard formulation reduces design complexity when precise capacitive performance characteristics are not critical to circuit function. For applications requiring high voltage, extreme temperature ranges, or specialized performance metrics like low dissipation factor, alternative capacitor families would be more appropriate. However, for mainstream industrial and commercial electronics where standard performance suffices, the 12061C471MAT2A represents a proven, widely-compatible solution suitable for cost-effective production and reliable field operation.