1206CC392KAT1A

The 1206CC392KAT1A is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, designed for reliable energy storage and filtering applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the widely-used 1206 surface-mount package family, which offers a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained PCB designs while maintaining adequate capacitance and voltage ratings for general industrial and consumer applications. Ceramic capacitors like this unit are fundamental passive components used across virtually every electronics sector. Their primary functions include decoupling and bypassing noise from power supply lines, filtering high-frequency signals, timing circuit support, and energy buffering in power conversion systems. The 1206 package size represents a common middle ground in surface-mount technology, larger than 0805 packages but smaller than 1210 packages, making it a practical choice for designs that need to balance performance with board space efficiency. AVX's 1206 ceramic capacitor series is recognized for consistent quality and reliability in industrial, automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics applications. These components are typically specified when designers need straightforward, cost-effective capacitive solutions without specialized performance requirements like extremely high voltage handling or ultra-low equivalent series resistance (ESR). The ceramic dielectric material provides stable behavior across a reasonable operating temperature range, making these capacitors suitable for general-purpose filtering and coupling tasks. The specific part number designation 1206CC392KAT1A follows AVX's naming convention, which encodes package size, construction type, and electrical parameters into the identifier. Engineers selecting this exact part would typically do so because their circuit design calls for the particular capacitance value and electrical characteristics encoded in this part number, as verified against their circuit simulation or prototype testing results. Ceramic capacitors in the 1206 package are soldered directly onto PCBs using automated surface-mount assembly processes, offering advantages in manufacturing efficiency and board density compared to through-hole alternatives. They are compatible with standard reflow soldering profiles and work reliably in both controlled indoor environments and more demanding industrial settings, provided proper voltage derating is applied. This component represents a standard, proven solution for engineers who need dependable capacitive filtering without exotic performance specifications. Its widespread availability and established manufacturing standards make it a pragmatic choice for production designs requiring cost efficiency and supply chain stability.