12061C682KAT2A

The AVX 12061C682KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications across industrial and consumer electronics. This surface-mount component belongs to AVX's established MLCC product family, which serves as a foundational building block in modern circuit design. As a 1206-package device—a widely standardized SMD format measuring 3.2 × 2.5 millimeters—this capacitor offers a practical balance between compact footprint and ease of handling during automated assembly. The 1206 form factor remains one of the most common land patterns in industrial electronics, making it accessible for both high-volume manufacturing and prototype development environments. MLLCs in this package size and designation are typically specified in mid-range capacitance values and serve critical roles in power distribution networks, analog signal conditioning, and switching power supply designs. Engineers select components from this family when they need reliable, cost-effective decoupling near integrated circuits, filtering in audio and RF circuits, or energy buffering in DC-DC converter stages. The multilayer construction provides stable performance across temperature variations and voltage cycling, making these capacitors well-suited to industrial control systems, telecommunications infrastructure, automotive electronics, and consumer appliances. The "C" designation in AVX's naming convention generally indicates this capacitor uses standard dielectric material suited to general industrial applications rather than specialized high-temperature or high-voltage configurations. This positioning makes it an economical choice for engineers designing mainstream products where performance requirements align with standard specifications rather than extreme environmental demands. When selecting this particular part number, engineers typically choose it for designs requiring proven reliability from an established manufacturer, compatibility with existing bill-of-materials databases, and straightforward procurement. The standardized 1206 package ensures compatibility with common pick-and-place equipment and PCB footprints already validated in production environments. AVX's long operational history in capacitor manufacturing supports supply chain consistency, an important consideration for products with extended lifecycle requirements. This component is commonly found in industrial automation equipment, embedded computing systems, power management modules, and distributed control networks where dependable capacitor performance directly impacts system uptime. Its presence in designs spanning multiple product generations reflects the enduring utility of proven MLCC technology in modern electronics infrastructure.