1206GA101KAT1A

# Product Description The 1206GA101KAT1A is a ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, representing a reliable component choice for electronic circuit design and assembly. This part belongs to the general-purpose ceramic capacitor family, which serves as one of the most widely used energy storage and filtering components across industrial electronics, consumer devices, and specialized engineering applications. Ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental building blocks in modern electronics, functioning to store electrical charge, filter noise, couple and decouple signals, and stabilize power supply circuits. The 1206 designation refers to the physical package size, indicating a surface-mount rectangular form factor measuring 3.2 by 1.6 millimeters. This compact footprint makes it ideal for high-density circuit board layouts where space optimization is critical, while still maintaining robust mechanical stability during manufacturing and field operation. AVX is recognized as a leading manufacturer of passive components with particular expertise in ceramic capacitor technology. Parts from AVX's catalog are commonly specified in industrial control systems, power distribution electronics, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and medical device applications where component reliability and consistent performance are essential requirements. The 1206 package size represents a practical middle ground in surface-mount capacitor design. It offers better mechanical durability compared to smaller packages and better space efficiency compared to larger alternatives like 1210 or 1812 packages. This makes it a popular choice when engineers need to balance real estate constraints against handling and durability considerations during both automated and manual assembly processes. Engineers typically specify this exact part number when their circuit design requires a ceramic capacitor with the specific electrical characteristics encoded in the part number designation, combined with AVX's manufacturing consistency and quality track record. The choice of ceramic technology over alternatives like film or electrolytic capacitors often comes down to application-specific needs: ceramic capacitors offer excellent high-frequency performance, inherent reliability, cost-effectiveness at volume, and wide availability through distribution channels. The 1206 size category remains one of the most stocked and readily available capacitor formats in the industry, making it practical for production environments where supply chain predictability matters. Whether used in decoupling networks near integrated circuits, EMI filtering in power supplies, timing circuits, or signal conditioning stages, this component represents a proven, standard solution for countless electronics manufacturers. For specific electrical characteristics, performance details, and application guidance for this particular part number, consulting the manufacturer's technical documentation is recommended.