12106C472KAT2A

The 12106C472KAT2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor manufactured by AVX, one of the established suppliers of passive components for industrial and commercial electronics. This component belongs to the capacitor family and is designed to provide reliable energy storage and signal filtering in a wide range of electronic circuit applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) like this part are among the most widely used passive components in modern electronics. They function by storing electrical energy in an electric field between multiple ceramic layers, each with metallic electrodes. This construction allows manufacturers to achieve significant capacitance values in compact packages, making them ideal for space-constrained applications where designers need to minimize board real estate without sacrificing performance. The AVX product line from which this part originates is recognized across the electronics industry for consistent quality and reliable performance in demanding environments. Components in this family are commonly specified in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications infrastructure, medical devices, automotive electronics, and military applications. The diversity of use cases reflects the fundamental importance of capacitors in modern circuit design. Engineers typically choose a specific capacitor part number like the 12106C472KAT2A based on several technical requirements working together: the required capacitance value, the voltage rating needed for the application, the physical package size that fits their board layout, the temperature stability characteristics of the ceramic dielectric material, and reliability requirements including voltage derating margins and operating temperature ranges. The part designation itself encodes information about these parameters in a standardized format that helps engineers quickly identify whether a component will meet their circuit requirements. Multilayer ceramic capacitors serve critical functions in power supply filtering, signal coupling and decoupling, timing circuits, noise suppression, and RF applications. In power distribution networks, they help smooth voltage fluctuations and provide transient current during rapid load changes. In signal path applications, they block DC while passing AC signals at the appropriate frequencies. The choice to use a specific component from AVX's catalog often comes down to matching the exact electrical characteristics, package dimensions, and environmental specifications that a particular application demands. For engineers designing equipment that must operate reliably over extended periods in industrial, automotive, or other demanding environments, selecting components with proven performance histories and from established manufacturers represents an important risk mitigation strategy in the design process.