1206PC472KAT1A

The 1206PC472KAT1A is a ceramic chip capacitor manufactured by AVX, housed in the standard 1206 surface-mount package. This component represents a widely-used solution in modern electronics assembly for applications requiring reliable energy storage and signal conditioning across a broad range of industrial and commercial equipment. Ceramic chip capacitors in the 1206 package are among the most common passive components in contemporary PCB design. They offer a compact footprint approximately 3.2mm by 1.6mm, making them ideal for space-constrained applications while remaining large enough to handle moderate power and voltage levels. The 1206 format has become an industry standard, ensuring design flexibility and ease of procurement across multiple manufacturers and distributors. AVX ceramic capacitors are specified across numerous industrial sectors including automotive electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, power supply design, industrial control systems, and consumer electronics. These capacitors serve critical functions such as decoupling and bypassing noise on power rails, filtering signals in analog circuits, coupling AC signals between stages, and energy storage in timing circuits. The 1206 package size bridges the gap between smaller packages for high-density applications and larger formats, making it a practical choice when moderate capacitance values are needed without sacrificing board real estate. Engineers typically select ceramic chip capacitors like this model for their combination of reliability, cost-effectiveness, temperature stability, and proven performance in high-volume production environments. The 1206 package specifically offers better mechanical robustness than smaller alternatives like 0603 or 0402 packages, which can be advantageous in applications subject to vibration, thermal cycling, or handling stress. AVX's established reputation in ceramic capacitor manufacturing ensures consistent quality and predictable electrical behavior across production batches. The specific designation in this part number indicates particular electrical and physical characteristics optimized for a defined application class. Rather than serving a niche function, this capacitor is specified into mainstream industrial designs where dependable performance and availability are paramount. Engineers often select from the broader family of AVX ceramic capacitors based on required capacitance values, voltage ratings, temperature coefficients, and tolerance classes to match their circuit requirements precisely. Designers working on new product development or system upgrades frequently evaluate the full range of available options within the 1206 ceramic capacitor family to balance performance requirements against cost and supply chain considerations. The standardization of this package and technology across the industry means that qualified alternatives are typically available, though direct specification of proven components reduces design risk and validation effort.