12061C562MAT2A

# Product Description: AVX 12061C562MAT2A The AVX 12061C562MAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose and industrial electronic applications. This component belongs to AVX's established family of surface-mount ceramic capacitors, which are fundamental building blocks in modern PCB design across numerous industries. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are passive components that store electrical energy in an electric field. They are among the most widely used capacitor types in electronics due to their compact size, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and stable performance across different operating conditions. The 12061C562MAT2A represents a standard form factor within this category, making it suitable for automated assembly processes and high-volume manufacturing environments. The part designation indicates this capacitor uses a 1206 package size, which refers to its physical dimensions in imperial notation (0.12 inches by 0.06 inches). This surface-mount package is one of the most common standardized sizes in the industry, allowing engineers to work with well-established design guidelines and assembly procedures. The compact footprint of 1206 packages makes them ideal for space-constrained applications while remaining large enough for hand-soldering when prototyping or repair work is necessary. AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors are typically found in power supply circuits, signal conditioning, filtering, and decoupling applications across industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and consumer devices. They serve critical functions in noise suppression, voltage smoothing, and signal coupling throughout circuit designs. Engineers select specific MLCC part numbers based on required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature stability characteristics, and dielectric material composition. The 12061C562MAT2A configuration indicates a particular capacitance value and electrical specification within AVX's product matrix. This standardized part number allows design engineers to maintain consistency across production runs and simplifies procurement and inventory management. AVX's manufacturing reputation in the ceramic capacitor space means this component is produced to established quality standards suitable for industrial and mission-critical applications. The MLCC technology offers advantages including high volumetric efficiency, excellent frequency response, minimal parasitic effects at moderate frequencies, and proven long-term reliability when properly applied within rated parameters. For design engineers, specifying this exact part number ensures compatibility with established reference designs, maintains supply chain continuity, and provides predictable component behavior in circuit performance modeling. The 1206 package size also ensures broad availability across multiple authorized distributors, reducing supply chain risk for manufacturing operations.