12105C104MA12A

The 12105C104MA12A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established producers of passive electronic components. This part represents a standard capacitor solution commonly specified in industrial electronics, consumer devices, and equipment requiring compact, reliable energy storage and filtering capabilities. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) like this unit are fundamental building blocks in modern circuit design. They function to store electrical charge, filter unwanted noise from power supplies, couple and decouple signals, and stabilize voltage in electronic systems. Their compact form factor and proven performance characteristics make them ideal for applications ranging from telecommunications infrastructure to automotive electronics, industrial control systems, medical devices, and consumer electronics. The 12105C designation indicates this capacitor belongs to AVX's established MLCC family with specific dimensional and performance characteristics tailored for standard PCB assembly processes. The "C104" portion of the part number typically relates to the capacitance value and voltage rating classification within AVX's naming convention. The "MA12A" suffix identifies the specific termination finish and packaging format, which ensures compatibility with automated manufacturing equipment and standard reflow soldering processes used in modern electronics assembly. This capacitor's construction uses multiple thin layers of ceramic dielectric material interleaved with metal electrodes, all fired together into a monolithic component. This multilayer design provides high capacitance density relative to the component's physical size, making it particularly valuable in space-constrained applications. The ceramic dielectric material delivers stable performance across typical operating temperature ranges found in industrial and commercial equipment. Engineers and procurement specialists typically specify AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors based on several factors: the required capacitance and voltage rating for their circuit application, the need for reliable, long-term performance in demanding environments, compatibility with automated assembly processes, and the component's proven track record in similar applications. The specific part number 12105C104MA12A would be selected when these particular performance characteristics and package dimensions are required to meet circuit design specifications. AVX's reputation for quality and consistency in MLCC production has established these components as reliable choices where component failure could compromise system performance or safety. For engineers designing industrial or professional-grade equipment, specifying established manufacturer parts with consistent production standards reduces risk compared to less established alternatives.