12061C562JAT2A

The AVX 12061C562JAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in industrial and commercial electronics. This component belongs to the 1206 metric package family, one of the most widely used capacitor formats in modern PCB design due to its balance of compact size and practical handling characteristics for both automated assembly and field repair work. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used across virtually every category of electronic equipment. They function to store electrical energy, filter unwanted signal frequencies, decouple power supply noise, and stabilize voltage distribution across circuit boards. The 1206 package size—measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm—makes this capacitor suitable for space-constrained applications while remaining large enough to provide reasonable capacitance values and handling robustness. AVX is a well-established manufacturer known for producing reliable ceramic capacitor products across multiple performance tiers. The specific designation within this part number indicates this is a commercial-grade component suited for standard industrial applications rather than extreme environmental or military-specification requirements. This makes it appropriate for applications operating in controlled indoor environments with moderate temperature and humidity ranges. Engineers typically specify this particular part when designing power distribution networks, signal filtering circuits, and general decoupling applications in consumer industrial equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, medical devices, and automotive electronics. The 1206 package format offers several practical advantages: it is readily available from multiple distributors, integrates seamlessly with standard pick-and-place assembly equipment, and can be hand-soldered or reworked if necessary during prototyping or field service. Compared to alternative solutions, the 1206 MLCC strikes an effective compromise between competing design priorities. Smaller packages like 0603 or 0402 reduce board space but present assembly and rework challenges, while larger formats like 1210 provide higher capacitance density but consume additional PCB real estate. The 1206 remains the default choice for general-purpose decoupling and filtering in most industrial design contexts. The monolithic construction of ceramic capacitors provides excellent frequency response characteristics and stable performance across typical operating temperature ranges. AVX's commercial-grade offerings in this package are designed to meet standard industry specifications and RoHS compliance requirements, making them suitable for modern manufacturing and regulatory environments. This component represents a fundamental building block in power integrity and signal conditioning applications across industrial electronics, valued for its reliability, availability, and proven performance in countless deployed systems worldwide.