12065C472KAT2A

# 12065C472KAT2A Product Description The 12065C472KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, a leading supplier of passive electronic components. This capacitor belongs to the 1206 package family, one of the most widely used surface-mount component sizes in modern electronics manufacturing. The 1206 designation refers to its physical dimensions, making it a mid-sized ceramic capacitor suitable for a broad range of industrial and commercial applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this unit are fundamental building blocks in electronic circuit design, serving critical roles in power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, and noise suppression across countless applications. The 1206 package strikes an effective balance between component density and handling ease, making it ideal for automated assembly processes while still offering reasonable capacitance values without excessive board space requirements. AVX's ceramic capacitors are recognized throughout the industry for consistent quality and reliability in demanding environments. The 1206 form factor is particularly prevalent in industrial control systems, power conversion equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, and consumer electronics where space efficiency and performance stability are important considerations. Engineers frequently encounter these components in voltage regulation circuits, bypass applications, and AC/DC converter designs where stable capacitive performance across operating conditions is essential. The choice of ceramic dielectric material in MLCC construction provides several practical advantages. Ceramic capacitors deliver stable performance across temperature variations, maintain tight capacitive characteristics over the component's service life, and offer excellent reliability compared to alternative technologies. They are also non-polarized, simplifying circuit design and reducing installation errors during manufacturing. Specifications encoded in the part number 12065C472KAT2A identify key attributes of this particular capacitor. The alphanumeric suffix carries information about the dielectric class, capacitance value, voltage rating, and other critical parameters that determine its suitability for specific circuit applications. AVX uses consistent part numbering conventions that allow engineers to quickly identify compatible alternatives within their product family. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when their circuit design requires the particular combination of electrical characteristics, package size, and manufacturing reliability that AVX's formulation provides. When component-level performance requirements are clearly defined—whether for filtering, coupling, or energy storage functions—selecting the precise part number ensures circuit performance meets design margins without over-specifying components, which unnecessarily increases system cost. For applications requiring ceramic capacitors in the 1206 package with AVX quality assurance, the 12065C472KAT2A represents a proven, established choice used across diverse industrial and commercial sectors.