12101C104KAT2A

The AVX 12101C104KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and energy storage applications across a wide range of electronic equipment. This component represents a standard offering from AVX's established capacitor product lines, engineered to meet the reliability and performance requirements of industrial and commercial electronics manufacturing. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are fundamental building blocks in modern circuit design. They are used extensively in power supply circuits for decoupling and bypass filtering near integrated circuits, in signal conditioning circuits, and in timing applications. Engineers specify MLCCs in virtually every category of industrial electronics—from process control equipment and factory automation systems to telecommunications infrastructure and embedded computing platforms. The part number structure indicates this is a standard ceramic capacitor in a conventional surface-mount package format. AVX manufactures these components in multiple package sizes to accommodate different board layout requirements and current-carrying capacity needs. The ceramic material composition and construction method determine the capacitor's electrical characteristics, including its capacitance value, voltage rating, temperature stability, and frequency response. AVX's manufacturing heritage ensures consistent quality and reliability across production batches, which is critical for engineers specifying components for mission-critical applications. Engineers select this particular part number based on several practical considerations. First, the specific capacitance value and voltage rating suit certain circuit requirements that other capacitor types or values cannot fulfill. Second, the package size affects PCB layout density and thermal management—an important factor when designing compact or thermally constrained assemblies. Third, AVX's reputation for consistent performance and availability makes this part a dependable choice for production designs where supply chain reliability matters. Ceramic capacitors offer several advantages over alternative technologies in appropriate applications: they provide excellent frequency response characteristics, compact form factors, low cost at volume, and good stability across temperature ranges. However, engineers must account for the specific electrical properties of ceramic dielectrics, including potential capacitance variation with voltage and temperature depending on the dielectric class selected. This component is suitable for OEM manufacturers, system integrators, and contract manufacturers building industrial control systems, power electronics, test and measurement equipment, and similar applications. Whether as a replacement component for service and repair, or as part of new product development, the AVX 12101C104KAT2A provides a proven solution for general-purpose energy storage and filtering needs in professional-grade electronics.