12063C104JAT2A

The AVX 12063C104JAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) belonging to the popular 1206 surface-mount package family. This component is widely used in industrial electronics, telecommunications equipment, consumer devices, and automotive applications where compact size and reliable performance are essential requirements. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model serve as energy storage and filtering elements in electronic circuits. They are typically employed in power supply decoupling, signal coupling, filtering, and noise suppression applications across a broad range of frequencies. The 1206 package designation refers to the physical dimensions (0.126 by 0.063 inches), making it one of the most common mid-sized SMD capacitor packages used in modern PCB designs. AVX manufactures this capacitor with their proven multilayer ceramic dielectric technology, which provides stable electrical performance across varying operating conditions. Components in this family are known for their reliability in demanding industrial environments and their ability to handle thermal cycling without significant performance degradation. The ceramic dielectric construction offers low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and low equivalent series inductance (ESL), making these capacitors effective for high-frequency filtering and bypass applications. The "C" designation in the part number typically indicates the voltage class and dielectric material selection within AVX's product portfolio. Engineers specifying this exact part number often require the specific combination of package size, performance characteristics, and thermal stability that this particular ceramic formulation provides. The 1206 package represents an optimal balance between component footprint and capacitance value, making it suitable for designs where space is constrained but adequate component density is needed. This capacitor is frequently selected for applications requiring long-term reliability and consistent performance in industrial control systems, power conversion equipment, measurement instrumentation, and similar applications where component failure can impact system uptime. The inherent stability of ceramic dielectrics makes these components suitable for both ambient and elevated temperature environments typical in industrial settings. Design engineers choose AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors for their proven track record of performance, availability across diverse specifications, and compatibility with standard surface-mount assembly processes. The 1206 package size has become an industry standard, ensuring that designs using this component can be readily manufactured and serviced across multiple production facilities and contract manufacturers.