1206GA820JAT1A

The 1206GA820JAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, designed for use in demanding industrial and commercial electronic applications. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, which represents one of the most widely adopted surface-mount capacitor sizes in modern electronics due to its favorable balance between compact dimensions and practical handling characteristics for automated assembly. Multilayer ceramic capacitors are fundamental passive components used to store electrical energy and manage signal filtering, decoupling, and noise suppression in circuits. The 1206 package format provides a standardized footprint measuring 3.2mm × 1.6mm, making it compatible with standard pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering processes used in high-volume manufacturing environments. This standardization ensures reliable integration into PCB designs across diverse applications. The "GA" designation in AVX's product line typically indicates components specified for general-purpose industrial applications with stable performance characteristics across standard temperature ranges. These capacitors are engineered to deliver consistent electrical performance in circuits requiring filtering of DC power supplies, blocking of AC signals, coupling of audio signals, and suppression of electromagnetic interference in sensitive electronics. Engineers commonly specify AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors in industrial control systems, power distribution circuits, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and consumer appliances where reliability and compact board space are critical design considerations. The 1206 package size balances sufficient capacitance per unit area with mechanical robustness suitable for automated manufacturing and field deployment. The "JAT1A" suffix indicates specific performance characteristics within AVX's product classification, reflecting particular material composition and construction techniques optimized for specific electrical properties. This designation helps engineers identify components with predictable behavior across voltage, frequency, and temperature operating conditions relevant to their circuit requirements. Designers choose specific AVX capacitor part numbers when their circuit analysis indicates particular needs for voltage rating, capacitance value, frequency response, temperature stability, or reliability margins beyond what generic alternatives might provide. The consistent quality and documented performance of established manufacturer part numbers like this one reduce design risk in applications where component failure could compromise system function or safety. The 1206 format remains particularly popular in industrial electronics because it represents an optimal engineering choice for applications where space efficiency matters but extreme miniaturization is unnecessary. This component would typically be selected during the design phase when engineers determine that their filtering, coupling, or decoupling requirements align with the electrical characteristics this specific part number provides.