12065C104KAT4A

The AVX 12065C104KAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling applications across a wide range of industrial and consumer electronics. This component belongs to AVX's established capacitor product line, which has earned recognition for reliable performance in demanding environments. The 12065 designation indicates this capacitor uses a 1206 surface-mount package format, a standard size widely adopted in modern PCB design. This package size offers an optimal balance between compact board real estate and ease of manufacturing, making it suitable for both high-volume production and specialized industrial applications. The 1206 form factor is compatible with standard pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering processes commonly used in electronics manufacturing. The "104K" portion of the part number indicates a nominal capacitance value in the 0.1 microfarad range, making this component particularly useful for decoupling power supply lines, filtering high-frequency noise, and general signal conditioning in analog and digital circuits. Capacitors in this value range are among the most frequently specified in modern electronics due to their effectiveness at bypassing switching noise and stabilizing voltage rails. As an MLCC, this capacitor is constructed from alternating layers of ceramic dielectric material and metal electrodes, which provides the high volumetric efficiency needed for compact designs while maintaining stable electrical performance. MLCCs are preferred in industrial applications where space constraints are critical and reliable, repeatable performance is essential. Engineers typically specify the AVX 12065C104KAT4A in applications including power distribution networks on circuit boards, decoupling near integrated circuit power pins, filtering in audio circuits, and energy storage in timing applications. The 1206 package size and established performance history make this part a straightforward replacement option when upgrading or maintaining existing designs that have already qualified this component. The part's designation follows AVX's standard nomenclature, allowing engineers to quickly identify the package, approximate capacitance value, and manufacturing specifications. This standardized approach simplifies component selection and procurement for engineers managing multiple projects or maintaining inventory for production environments. For applications requiring stable capacitance over operating temperature, consistent performance under DC bias conditions, or reliable operation in industrial settings with temperature cycling and vibration, this MLCC offers the proven reliability expected from established ceramic capacitor designs in this package class.