12061C822JAT4A

The AVX 12061C822JAT4A is a ceramic capacitor designed for general-purpose applications in industrial and consumer electronics. This component belongs to the X7R/Class II ceramic capacitor family, which is widely used across the electronics industry for its stability and cost-effectiveness in standard applications. Ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits, serving functions such as power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, and noise suppression. The X7R designation indicates the component exhibits relatively stable capacitance across a wide temperature operating range, making it suitable for applications where temperature fluctuations are a concern but extreme precision is not required. The "12061" notation in the part number refers to the package format, specifically the 1206 surface-mount device (SMD) size, which measures approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm. This compact footprint is ideal for space-constrained PCB designs while remaining large enough to handle standard manufacturing and rework processes. The SMD format allows for automated assembly and high-volume production efficiency, making these capacitors popular in mass-produced equipment. Typical applications for this capacitor include bypass and decoupling functions in power distribution networks, filtering in switching power supplies, and signal conditioning in analog circuits. Engineers frequently specify X7R ceramic capacitors when the application requires moderate capacitance values, the cost must be kept reasonable, and the temperature stability requirements fall within the Class II specification range. The 822 designation within the part number indicates the capacitance value in picofarad notation using the three-digit code system standard in the component industry. The "J" marking denotes the tolerance band, typically indicating a tolerance suitable for general industrial applications. Engineers might choose the AVX 12061C822JAT4A over alternative capacitor technologies for several reasons. Compared to Class I ceramics, X7R capacitors offer higher capacitance density at lower cost, though with slightly less temperature stability. When compared to electrolytic capacitors, ceramics provide better high-frequency performance and improved reliability due to the absence of liquid electrolyte. The AVX brand offers established quality and reliability standards, making this part a dependable choice for production designs where consistent supplier quality is important. This capacitor is suitable for industrial control systems, consumer appliances, telecommunications equipment, and general computing applications where standard-performance filtering and coupling functions are required. Its widespread use and standard form factor ensure design flexibility and supply availability across multiple applications.