1206YC334MAT4A

The 1206YC334MAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, designed for general-purpose energy storage and filtering applications in electronic circuits. This component belongs to the 1206 package family, one of the most widely used surface-mount capacitor formats in industrial and commercial electronics. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components found in virtually every modern electronic device. They serve critical functions including power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, noise suppression, and frequency compensation across a broad range of applications. The 1206 package size represents a standard footprint that balances practical handling characteristics with reasonable capacitance density, making it ideal for moderately populated circuit boards where space is a consideration but not the primary constraint. AVX is a well-established manufacturer of capacitors and other passive components, known for producing reliable MLCCs across consumer, industrial, and military-grade specifications. Components from their standard product lines are widely specified in power electronics, telecommunications, automotive systems, industrial control equipment, and general-purpose computing applications. The designation "YC" in this part number indicates this capacitor belongs to AVX's general-purpose ceramic capacitor lineup. Components in this family typically offer stable performance across standard operating temperature ranges suitable for most industrial environments. The "334" portion of the part number denotes the capacitance value and tolerance according to industry standard coding conventions used for passive components. Engineers select this specific part number when their design requires a standard ceramic capacitor with the proven reliability and performance characteristics of AVX's established product line, combined with the practical benefits of the 1206 surface-mount package. The 1206 format is particularly valuable because it remains hand-solderable if necessary for prototyping or rework, while also being fully compatible with automated assembly processes used in volume manufacturing. The ceramic dielectric material in this capacitor provides stable capacitance across varying temperatures and voltage conditions within its rated specification, though performance characteristics vary depending on the specific dielectric class. This makes MLCCs like the 1206YC334MAT4A suitable for applications where consistent filtering and energy storage behavior is required without requiring premium specialty capacitor types. For engineers designing industrial equipment, power supplies, signal conditioning circuits, or general embedded electronics, this part represents a straightforward, cost-effective solution from a trusted manufacturer with established distribution and technical support infrastructure.