1206CA241MAT1A

The AVX 1206CA241MAT1A is a capacitor manufactured in the 1206 surface-mount package format, one of the most widely adopted standardized sizes in modern electronics manufacturing. This component belongs to AVX's ceramic capacitor family, specifically designed for applications requiring reliable energy storage, filtering, and signal coupling in industrial and commercial electronic systems. The 1206 package designation refers to physical dimensions of approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making it a mid-range surface-mount component that balances accessibility for rework and repair with space-efficient PCB layout. This size is particularly popular in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, power management circuits, and automotive electronics where engineers need a proven form factor that accommodates standard manufacturing processes without requiring specialized high-density assembly capabilities. Ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in circuit design, serving multiple critical functions across different applications. They are commonly used for power supply bypassing and decoupling in digital logic circuits, where they suppress high-frequency noise and stabilize supply voltages. They also appear in analog signal processing circuits, timing networks, and RF applications where their compact size and stable electrical characteristics are advantageous. Industrial equipment manufacturers frequently specify ceramic capacitors in switching power supplies, motor control circuits, and automation systems where environmental robustness and long-term reliability are essential. The AVX 1206CA series represents established, mature technology with proven field reliability across thousands of deployed systems. When specifying this exact part number, engineers are selecting a component with known performance characteristics in their target application. AVX's manufacturing quality and consistency make this part suitable for mission-critical applications where component failure could result in significant downtime or safety concerns. The 1206 package also provides practical advantages during production, prototyping, and field service, as technicians can work with the component using standard soldering equipment and rework stations. The specific designation within AVX's catalog indicates particular capacitance, voltage rating, and tolerance specifications engineered for defined operating conditions. Engineers select this part when their circuit design calculations indicate this combination of electrical characteristics is required, and when they value the reliability history and availability of an established manufacturer's standard offering. For precise technical specifications, performance curves, and detailed operating parameters for this component, consulting the manufacturer's datasheet is essential for proper circuit design and validation.