12102C104MAT2A

The 12102C104MAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive electronic components. This component belongs to the 1210 package family, which is a surface-mount form factor measuring 3.2 mm by 2.5 mm, making it suitable for modern compact electronic assemblies where space optimization is critical. MLCCs are fundamental building blocks in electronic circuits, serving essential functions such as energy storage, signal filtering, power supply decoupling, and noise suppression. The 1210 package size represents a mid-range option between smaller 0805 packages and larger 1812 packages, offering engineers a practical balance between board real estate conservation and reasonable capacitance values for many industrial applications. The "C" designation in this part number indicates this capacitor belongs to AVX's established MLCC product lines designed for general-purpose industrial and commercial use. These capacitors are constructed from multiple layers of ceramic dielectric material with interleaved metal electrodes, a architecture that enables high capacitance density in a small footprint while maintaining good electrical performance across temperature ranges commonly encountered in industrial equipment. Typical applications for 1210 ceramic capacitors include power distribution networks in control electronics, filtering in switching power supplies, coupling and decoupling functions in amplifier circuits, and noise suppression in industrial motor drives and automation equipment. Engineers frequently specify MLCCs in this package size for bypass applications near integrated circuit power pins, where their low equivalent series resistance makes them effective at high-frequency noise attenuation. The 1210 package format is widely recognized across the electronics industry and is readily compatible with standard surface-mount assembly processes. This standardization means engineers can source equivalent alternatives from multiple manufacturers if needed, though the specific electrical characteristics and reliability ratings may vary by supplier and product line. Engineers typically select AVX's MLCC products for applications requiring proven reliability in harsh industrial environments, including temperature cycling, vibration, and moisture exposure. AVX's manufacturing processes and quality standards make their capacitors a trusted choice for original equipment manufacturers building infrastructure equipment, industrial controls, telecommunications hardware, and automotive electronics. The 12102C104MAT2A represents a standard industrial-grade passive component suitable for designs where dependable performance and established sourcing are priorities. Its 1210 footprint continues to be widely used in contemporary electronics design despite the emergence of newer package types.