12063A222MAT2A

The AVX 12063A222MAT2A is a surface-mount multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose applications in modern electronic assemblies. This component belongs to the widely-used 1206 package family, a standard form factor in industrial and commercial electronics that balances compact size with practical handling and rework characteristics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in power distribution networks, signal conditioning circuits, and filtering applications across industrial equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, consumer electronics, and automotive systems. Engineers specify MLCCs in these roles because they offer reliable energy storage, voltage smoothing, and high-frequency noise suppression in a cost-effective, space-efficient package. The "12063A222MAT2A" designation encodes key information about this capacitor's design. The 1206 package designation indicates dimensions of approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it suitable for dense PCB layouts while remaining accessible for manufacturing and field service. The "222" portion of the part number typically indicates a capacitance value in the 2.2nF range, though confirmation with technical documentation is recommended for exact specifications. The "3A" suffix suggests this is from AVX's standard commercial-grade lineup, positioned for applications requiring reliable performance across typical industrial temperature ranges without demanding extreme environmental hardening. AVX's 1206 MLCC series represents mature, proven technology with widespread adoption across industries. These capacitors are manufactured using established ceramic dielectric formulations that deliver stable capacitance across operating conditions, making them suitable for voltage regulation, transient suppression, EMI filtering, and coupling/decoupling functions. The surface-mount construction allows for automated assembly, reducing production costs and improving yield in high-volume manufacturing environments. Engineers typically specify exact part numbers like the 12063A222MAT2A rather than generic alternatives when board designs have been validated with particular manufacturers' lots, when supply-chain continuity is important, or when the specific electrical and thermal characteristics of AVX's ceramic composition have been characterized for their application. The established performance history of AVX's MLCC products in similar industrial roles also influences part selection decisions. This component represents standard-performance capacitor technology appropriate for the broad middle segment of industrial applications, where cost-effectiveness and reliability matter more than extreme specifications. It is commonly found in power supplies, industrial control boards, sensor interfaces, and general-purpose electronic modules where filtering and energy storage functions are required.