1206PC183KAT1A

The 1206PC183KAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established producers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the 1206 package family, which refers to the surface-mount device (SMD) form factor measuring 3.2mm × 1.6mm — a standard size widely used in modern PCB assembly processes. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) like this component serve as fundamental building blocks in electronic circuits, functioning to store electrical charge, filter noise, decouple power supplies, and stabilize signal integrity across numerous applications. The 1206 package size represents a popular middle ground in the capacitor landscape, offering adequate capacitance value in a compact footprint suitable for high-density circuit boards without requiring the larger real estate of bigger packages. The "183" designation in this part number indicates the capacitance value within AVX's naming convention system. MLCCs in the 1206 package are commonly specified for general-purpose applications across consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and medical devices. These capacitors work across a broad temperature range typical of commercial and industrial environments, making them suitable for applications where moderate thermal cycling occurs. AVX's 1206 ceramic capacitors are recognized for their reliability and performance in mainstream applications where engineers need dependable capacitive behavior without specialized or high-performance requirements. They provide stable capacitance values, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and predictable behavior across typical operating conditions, making them suitable for power supply filtering, AC coupling, decoupling, and bypass applications in circuit designs. An engineer would select this specific part when the application requires the exact capacitance value represented by the "183" code, combined with the size efficiency and proven reliability of the 1206 package format. The AVX brand designation ensures traceability and consistency with established supply chains, particularly important in manufacturing environments where component qualification and long-term sourcing stability matter. Additionally, the 1206 package's prevalence means design teams and assembly partners have extensive experience with this footprint, reducing manufacturing risk and simplifying inventory management across multiple product lines. For designers working on new equipment or replacement boards for existing systems, this component offers a straightforward, field-proven solution for general capacitive functions in standard operating conditions.