1206YC333KAT2A

The 1206YC333KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established capacitor producers. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, a standard surface-mount form factor widely used in modern electronics manufacturing. The 1206 designation refers to the physical dimensions of the component, making it compatible with automated assembly equipment and standard PCB layouts across countless applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components found in virtually every category of electronic equipment. They serve critical functions including energy storage, signal filtering, power supply bypassing, decoupling, and AC coupling. In industrial applications, these capacitors support voltage regulation circuits, signal conditioning, noise suppression, and timing circuits. Engineers specify MLCCs in consumer electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial control boards, medical devices, and many other sectors where reliable capacitive performance is essential. The 1206 package offers several practical advantages that make it a default choice for many designers. Its moderate size provides a good balance between component density and ease of handling during manufacturing and rework. The standardized dimensions ensure broad compatibility with placement equipment and allow integration into compact PCB designs without requiring specialized assembly processes. The surface-mount configuration reduces assembly costs and supports modern high-speed manufacturing workflows. AVX's MLCC product line emphasizes reliability and consistency, attributes particularly valued in industrial and mission-critical applications. The 1206YC series typically targets applications requiring stable capacitance across normal operating ranges. Designers often select specific MLCC part numbers based on required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature coefficient, and tolerance class. The exact designation embedded in this part number encodes these specifications in a standardized format that engineers can decode to verify the component matches their circuit requirements. When choosing between available capacitor options, engineers consider factors including voltage derating requirements, temperature stability needs, frequency response characteristics, and reliability demands of the end application. For applications requiring proven performance in industrial environments, established MLCC manufacturers like AVX provide the consistency and documentation necessary for design confidence. This component represents a standard, workhorse solution for capacitive functions across industrial electronics. Its widespread adoption reflects the practical combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing compatibility that the 1206 MLCC package delivers across diverse engineering applications.