12063A472KAT2A

The AVX 12063A472KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering and decoupling applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the popular 1206 package family, one of the most widely used surface-mount capacitor formats in modern electronics manufacturing. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are essential passive components found in virtually every category of electronic equipment. They serve critical functions including power supply filtering, high-frequency noise decoupling, signal coupling and blocking, and EMI suppression. The compact 1206 package form factor makes this capacitor suitable for space-constrained applications while maintaining sufficient capacitance and voltage handling for mainstream industrial and commercial electronics. The 1206 package size offers an excellent balance of performance, reliability, and manufacturing ease. Engineers favor this footprint because it accommodates reasonable capacitance values, provides good thermal characteristics during assembly and operation, and fits readily into standard PCB design layouts. The part number designation "472" indicates the capacitance value follows the standard three-digit marking system common to ceramic capacitors, where the third digit represents the multiplier. AVX is a well-established manufacturer of capacitive components with a reputation for consistent quality across industrial applications. Their ceramic capacitor lines undergo rigorous testing for temperature stability, voltage derating, and long-term reliability. Designers selecting this specific part number are typically confident in AVX's quality control and performance consistency across production runs, which is particularly important in applications requiring high reliability. This capacitor would be specified when an engineer needs a dependable, general-purpose capacitor for standard voltage applications in industrial equipment, consumer electronics, telecommunications gear, automotive systems, or embedded computing platforms. The 1206 package accommodates manual inspection and rework if needed during assembly or field service, which some production environments prefer over smaller alternatives. Industries commonly using this type of component include industrial automation, power distribution systems, medical device manufacturing, HVAC control systems, and renewable energy equipment. The capacitor handles the routine demands of DC power supply filtering, AC signal coupling, and transient voltage protection in these domains. Engineers might choose this exact part over alternatives when they require the proven reliability of an established manufacturer, the widespread availability and familiarity of the 1206 package footprint, or when existing designs already specify AVX components and design teams prefer supply chain consistency. The combination of package size, proven performance history, and manufacturing availability makes this a practical, sensible choice for modern electronic design.