12062A221MAT2A

The 12062A221MAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the established suppliers of passive electronic components for industrial and commercial applications. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a standard surface-mount form factor that measures approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it suitable for modern compact circuit board designs while remaining easy to handle and solder using standard manufacturing equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental building blocks in electronic circuits, serving critical functions including energy storage, filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling across a wide range of frequencies and voltage levels. The 1206 package size represents an optimal balance between footprint efficiency and handling capability, which explains its prevalence in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics manufacturing. The "A" designation in this part number typically indicates the capacitor's dielectric material class, which influences its temperature stability, voltage rating, and frequency response characteristics. AVX's multilayer ceramic capacitors in this series are engineered for reliability in demanding environments, making them suitable for applications where component failure can affect system performance or safety. Engineers specify this particular part number when their circuit design requires the specific electrical characteristics encoded in the 1206 package format combined with AVX's established quality standards and manufacturing consistency. The 1206 form factor offers practical advantages over both larger and smaller alternatives: it provides adequate capacitance density for most filtering and coupling applications without requiring the precise handling and specialized soldering equipment that smaller packages demand, while occupying significantly less board space than through-hole components. Common application areas for components in this category include power supply decoupling near integrated circuits, EMI filtering in power distribution networks, AC coupling in signal paths, and resonant circuit tuning in RF applications. Industrial buyers often prefer AVX components due to their consistent performance across production batches and compatibility with established manufacturing processes. The choice of a 1206 MLCC versus alternative solutions depends on the specific circuit requirements. Designers might select this package size when they need more voltage or current handling capability than smaller packages provide, or when cost optimization favors a standard, high-volume package over custom alternatives. For engineers working with established designs or building systems that must meet stringent reliability requirements, specifying proven component families from recognized manufacturers like AVX reduces development risk and supports long-term supply chain stability.