12101C104K4T2A

The AVX 12101C104K4T2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose electronic applications requiring reliable energy storage and filtering capabilities. This component belongs to the broad family of ceramic capacitors widely used in industrial electronics, telecommunications equipment, consumer devices, and precision instrumentation. Multilayer ceramic capacitors function as passive components that store electrical energy in an electric field. They are essential in power supply circuits for filtering and decoupling, signal processing for blocking and coupling applications, and timing circuits where stable capacitive values are required. The ceramic dielectric material provides good performance across a range of frequencies while maintaining compact physical dimensions. The part designation reveals this is a surface-mount device with a compact package format suitable for high-density circuit board layouts. AVX manufactures this component to meet specifications commonly required in industrial and commercial-grade applications. The construction uses multiple internal ceramic layers to achieve the specified capacitance value while maintaining stability across operating conditions. This multi-layer approach allows manufacturers to pack significant capacitive value into a small footprint, which is particularly valuable in space-constrained applications. Engineers typically specify AVX ceramic capacitors when they need proven reliability, consistent performance, and ready availability through established supply chains. AVX is recognized in the electronics industry for maintaining stringent quality control and producing components suitable for demanding environments. This particular part number format suggests it falls within a standard range of capacitors commonly stocked and specified for general industrial use, making it a pragmatic choice for engineers designing equipment with predictable lead times and established vendor relationships. The ceramic dielectric material in MLCCs like this component offers several inherent advantages: they are stable across temperature ranges typical in industrial settings, resistant to mechanical shock, and relatively insensitive to voltage variations. These characteristics make them particularly suitable for applications where consistent performance and reliability are important, such as in control systems, power electronics, and signal conditioning circuits. When selecting a specific capacitor part number, engineers consider factors including required capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature stability, package size, and cost considerations. The AVX 12101C104K4T2A represents a specific point in the design matrix where these factors have been optimized for a particular application class. Its widespread availability and established track record in industrial applications make it a logical specification when engineers need a dependable ceramic capacitor solution that balances performance, size, and procurement reliability.