1206CC102KAT2A

The 1206CC102KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive components for industrial and commercial applications. This capacitor is packaged in the 1206 surface-mount form factor, which has become the industry standard for high-volume manufacturing and automated assembly processes. The 1206 case size offers an excellent balance between compact footprint and ease of handling during pick-and-place assembly, making it ideal for applications where space is constrained but reliability and manufacturability are paramount. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, used extensively across power distribution networks, signal coupling, filtering, and decoupling applications. The 1206 package is favored in industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, consumer appliances, and renewable energy inverters. Engineers specify capacitors in this form factor when they need a robust, cost-effective solution that can withstand automated manufacturing processes and deliver consistent performance in high-volume production environments. AVX's capacitor products are recognized for meeting stringent reliability requirements in demanding industrial settings. The 1206 case size allows for sufficient ceramic material to provide stable performance across temperature variations and aging effects, while remaining compact enough to achieve high component density on PCBs. This particular part number represents AVX's commitment to providing capacitors that perform reliably under the thermal and electrical stresses typical of modern industrial equipment. The selection of a specific capacitor model like this one is driven by several practical considerations beyond basic electrical values. An engineer might choose this AVX part based on its dielectric material composition, voltage rating, and temperature characteristics suited to their particular circuit design. The 1206 package also offers advantages in repair and rework scenarios compared to smaller packages, which can be critical in industrial maintenance environments where component replacement may be necessary in the field. In power electronics applications, such capacitors serve critical roles in smoothing voltage ripple, protecting semiconductors from transient overvoltages, and maintaining signal integrity across analog and digital circuits. The reliability of these passive components directly impacts system uptime and longevity, making the choice of manufacturer and specific product line important for engineers designing equipment intended for long-term industrial deployment. The AVX 1206CC102KAT2A represents a proven, established solution for engineers who require high-reliability passive components in a standard, widely-supported package format.