12062A271KAT2A

The 12062A271KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, a recognized producer of passive components for industrial and electronics applications. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, one of the most widely adopted form factors in modern PCB design due to its balance between compact size and ease of handling in both automated and manual assembly processes. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in electronic circuits, serving critical roles in power supply filtering, signal coupling, decoupling, and noise suppression. The "271K" designation in the part number indicates the capacitance value in the kilofarad range using standard electronic color code nomenclature. This capacitance range makes the component suitable for general-purpose applications where moderate capacitance values are required without excessive physical footprint. The 1206 package format offers several practical advantages that make engineers specify this exact part across diverse industrial applications. The footprint is large enough for reliable soldering in production environments, whether through wave soldering, reflow processes, or hand assembly. The physical dimensions also allow adequate spacing between components on densely populated boards, reducing the risk of solder bridges and manufacturing defects. For technicians performing field repairs or prototyping work, the 1206 size remains accessible for rework operations. AVX's MLCC technology utilizes high-quality ceramic dielectric materials formulated to maintain stable capacitance across temperature ranges and operating frequencies commonly encountered in industrial equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, consumer electronics, and automotive applications. The multilayer construction provides superior capacitance density compared to older ceramic technologies, allowing designers to achieve required filtering performance in constrained board spaces. Engineers typically specify this part in applications requiring stable, reliable capacitance performance without the size penalty of through-hole components or the cost premium of specialty ceramic formulations. The 1206 MLCC remains the preferred choice in cost-sensitive high-volume manufacturing while maintaining sufficient performance for quality-conscious industrial designs. Common implementation locations include power distribution networks around microprocessors and digital logic circuits, input and output filtering stages in switching power supplies, and across signal lines where AC coupling or high-frequency noise attenuation is needed. The standardized nature of the 1206 package and AVX's manufacturing reputation ensure consistent performance across production batches and availability from multiple distribution channels.