12062C331KAT2A

The AVX 12062C331KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications across industrial and commercial electronics. This component belongs to AVX's established line of surface-mount capacitors optimized for high-volume manufacturing and reliable performance in demanding environments. The 1206 package designation indicates a surface-mount form factor measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it suitable for space-constrained circuit board layouts while remaining large enough to handle moderate current demands. This mid-range package size strikes a practical balance, offering better current-handling capability than smaller 0603 or 0805 packages while occupying less board real estate than larger alternatives like 1210 or 1812 packages. The "331" marking in the part number indicates this capacitor is part of AVX's standard product line where the nominal capacitance value follows standard industry coding conventions common across ceramic capacitor manufacturers. MLCCs in this capacitance range are frequently specified for bypass and decoupling roles near integrated circuits, particularly in digital logic circuits, microcontroller applications, and mixed-signal designs where noise suppression and power distribution stability are important. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this unit provide several advantages that make them the default choice for most electronic applications. They offer excellent high-frequency performance with low equivalent series resistance, stable behavior across typical operating temperature ranges, and proven reliability in production environments. The ceramic dielectric material provides good volumetric efficiency, meaning designers can achieve necessary capacitance values in compact packages. Engineers typically specify the 12062C331KAT2A when their design requirements align with this component's electrical characteristics and package constraints. Common reasons for selecting this specific part include compatibility with existing board layouts, matching capacitor families across a product line for supply chain simplicity, and proven performance in similar applications within an organization's product portfolio. Industrial equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, power management circuits, and consumer electronics frequently incorporate capacitors of this type as core filtering and stabilization elements. The AVX brand name provides assurance of consistent manufacturing quality and long-term availability, both critical factors in industrial applications where component obsolescence and supply disruptions can impact production schedules. For engineers designing systems requiring reliable, predictable capacitive performance in standard package formats, this component represents a proven solution across diverse application segments.