12065A152GAT2A

The AVX 12065A152GAT2A is a surface-mount ceramic capacitor designed for high-reliability applications in industrial electronics, telecommunications, and aerospace equipment. This component belongs to AVX's established family of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), which represent one of the most widely used passive component categories in modern circuit design. Ceramic capacitors serve as energy storage and filtering elements in power supplies, signal conditioning circuits, and decoupling applications. The 12065A152GAT2A uses a 1206 package format, a standard rectangular SMD footprint measuring approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, allowing for efficient use of PCB real estate while maintaining solderability and mechanical stability in automated assembly environments. This package size strikes a practical balance between component density and ease of handling for both manufacturing and rework operations. AVX's 1206 ceramic capacitor line is engineered for applications requiring stable performance across varying temperature and voltage conditions. These capacitors are commonly specified in power management circuits, where they suppress voltage transients and stabilize supply rails. They also appear in signal filtering, impedance matching, and AC coupling applications across audio frequency ranges and higher frequency RF circuits. The multilayer ceramic construction provides relatively high capacitance in a compact form factor compared to older technology alternatives. Engineers typically select this specific part number when their circuit design calls for the particular capacitance value, voltage rating, and temperature coefficient combination that the 12065A152GAT2A provides. AVX capacitors are known for consistent manufacturing quality, predictable aging characteristics, and proven long-term reliability in demanding industrial and military environments. The company's quality certifications and traceability documentation make this part suitable for regulated applications where component provenance and performance documentation are contractual requirements. Compared to alternative suppliers or competing part numbers, the 12065A152GAT2A may be chosen based on specific matching requirements, established supply chain relationships, or performance characteristics that align with particular circuit design constraints. The 1206 package itself is one of the most universally supported sizes across PCB design software and manufacturing processes, reducing design and procurement complexity. This component is passive, RoHS-compliant, and requires no special handling beyond standard ESD precautions during assembly. It integrates into standard surface-mount production workflows and is compatible with lead-free solder processes standard in modern electronics manufacturing.