1206AC682KAT1A

The 1206AC682KAT1A is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX in the widely-used 1206 surface-mount package. This component belongs to the general category of fixed capacitors and is designed for applications requiring stable capacitance values across a range of operating conditions typical in industrial and commercial electronics. The 1206 package designation refers to metric dimensions of approximately 3.2mm × 1.6mm, making it a standard mid-sized surface-mount component suitable for automated assembly on printed circuit boards. This package size offers a practical balance between compact footprint and ease of handling during manufacturing, which has made 1206 capacitors among the most commonly specified sizes across the electronics industry. Ceramic capacitors in the 1206 format serve numerous roles in modern electronics, including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and resonant circuit applications. Their broad utility stems from their compact form factor, reliability, and cost-effectiveness compared to larger alternatives. The AVX brand carries a solid reputation in the capacitor manufacturing sector, with products widely specified in telecommunications, industrial control, automotive electronics, and consumer electronics applications. The specific characteristics of this part—its exact capacitance value, voltage rating, tolerance class, and temperature stability characteristics—are determined by the complete part number designation. Engineers evaluating this component would typically compare it against alternatives based on these electrical properties, the operating environment requirements of their application, and any specialized performance needs such as temperature coefficient behavior or aging characteristics typical of ceramic dielectrics. The 1206 package is particularly well-suited for applications where space constraints are moderate, and the component must withstand standard surface-mount assembly processes including wave soldering or reflow conditions. The robustness of ceramic capacitors in this package makes them suitable for both consumer-grade and industrial applications where reliability is important. When selecting a specific ceramic capacitor part number, engineers consider factors including the required capacitance tolerance, voltage withstand ratings, frequency response characteristics, and the expected temperature range across which the component must operate reliably. The AVX 1206 series addresses a broad spectrum of these requirements across different application segments. For designers and procurement specialists working with electronics assembly and component specification, the 1206AC682KAT1A represents a standard offering from a recognized manufacturer, suitable for integration into a wide variety of circuit designs where ceramic capacitors are the appropriate technology choice.