12101C224KAT2A

The AVX 12101C224KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering and decoupling applications in electronic circuits. This component represents the type of capacitor commonly specified in power distribution networks, signal conditioning circuits, and noise suppression across a wide range of industrial and commercial equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics due to their compact size, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The 12101C series indicates this capacitor features a specific package size and construction optimized for automated assembly processes. AVX's manufacturing expertise in ceramic dielectric technology ensures consistent performance across production runs, which is particularly important for engineers specifying components for volume manufacturing where performance variation must be minimized. This capacitor type is commonly found in applications including audio equipment, power supplies, data acquisition systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and various industrial control circuits. Engineers typically specify MLCCs in these applications to provide local energy storage near integrated circuits, filter high-frequency noise from power rails, and suppress electromagnetic interference in signal pathways. The ceramic dielectric material provides stable capacitance across a range of operating conditions, making these capacitors suitable for environments where temperature stability is important. The specific designation within AVX's product family indicates this part has been designed to meet particular electrical and mechanical requirements that distinguish it from alternative capacitor styles or manufacturers. Engineers choosing this exact part number over alternatives would typically do so based on factors including the capacitance value meeting circuit requirements, the voltage rating providing appropriate safety margins, physical dimensions fitting within PCB layout constraints, and the established performance history of AVX components in their application space. As a ceramic capacitor technology, this component offers advantages including small footprint relative to capacitance value, low equivalent series resistance (ESR) suitable for high-frequency applications, and excellent volumetric efficiency. These characteristics make MLCCs the default choice for most decoupling and filtering applications in modern electronics manufacturing. For engineers evaluating this component, the specific part number reference enables precise material sourcing and ensures design consistency across multiple production batches. The AVX manufacturing pedigree provides confidence in meeting stated electrical characteristics and mechanical durability requirements essential for reliable industrial equipment operation.