12063A222FAT2A

The AVX 12063A222FAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering and decoupling applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a widely-used surface-mount form factor that measures 3.2mm × 1.6mm, making it suitable for dense circuit board layouts where space efficiency is important. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used across industrial, automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries. They provide energy storage and signal filtering in power supply circuits, act as decoupling elements near integrated circuit power pins to suppress noise, and support AC coupling and bypass applications. The 1206 package size represents a balance between component density and ease of handling during automated assembly, making it a preferred choice for high-volume manufacturing environments. The "222" designation in the part number indicates a capacitance value of 2200 picofarads (2.2 nanofarads), a common value for high-frequency filtering and coupling applications. This capacitance range is particularly useful for filtering noise in digital logic circuits, decoupling power distribution networks, and supporting signal integrity in mixed-signal designs. As an AVX product, this capacitor is manufactured by a respected supplier known for consistent quality and reliability in the passive components market. AVX MLCCs are engineered to meet stringent performance standards for temperature stability, frequency response, and aging characteristics. The specific variant code in this part number (the "FAT2A" suffix) indicates particular material composition and performance characteristics that define its behavior across operating temperature ranges and frequency bands typical for industrial applications. Engineers specify this exact part when designing circuits that require reliable capacitive performance in standard operating conditions without requiring specialized high-voltage, high-temperature, or ultra-low-ESR characteristics. The 1206 package size makes it compatible with standard pick-and-place assembly equipment and is widely supported by circuit board manufacturers, reducing production complexity and cost. For applications requiring filtering in the kilohertz to low-megahertz frequency range, this capacitor offers dependable performance at a practical cost point. This component is commonly used in power management circuits, analog filtering stages, digital signal processing boards, and various industrial control systems where straightforward, proven capacitive filtering is needed.