12106D476KAQ2A

The AVX 12106D476KAQ2A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for use in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer electronics applications. As a component from AVX's established capacitor product line, this part represents the type of passive component that forms the foundation of modern circuit design, serving critical filtering, coupling, decoupling, and energy storage functions in electronic assemblies. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this part are constructed from alternating layers of ceramic dielectric material and metal electrodes, allowing manufacturers to achieve relatively high capacitance values in compact packages. The 12106D series designation indicates this is a surface-mount component in a standard package size, making it suitable for automated assembly processes and space-constrained PCB layouts common in modern electronics manufacturing. Components in this category are widely specified across industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, power supplies, automotive electronics, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Engineers select MLCCs for applications ranging from high-frequency filtering near switching power supply circuits to bulk capacitance requirements in voltage regulation stages. The versatility of ceramic capacitors makes them essential in virtually every electronic system that requires stable power delivery or signal integrity. The AVX manufacturing heritage brings reliability considerations important to industrial buyers. AVX capacitors are recognized for consistent quality and long-term availability, factors that matter significantly in applications where supply chain continuity and component traceability are important. This part would typically be chosen by design engineers working on systems with moderate to long production runs where established component suppliers and proven reliability records reduce overall project risk. When evaluating this specific part against alternatives, engineers consider factors such as the package size efficiency, the dielectric material system used in AVX's formulation, voltage and temperature rating combinations suitable for their application, and ESR/ESL characteristics relevant to their circuit's frequency domain requirements. The specific dielectric class and voltage rating of this capacitor influence its suitability for various roles within a circuit, from decoupling filter stages to energy storage applications. For applications requiring surface-mount ceramic capacitors in standard package configurations, this AVX component offers a reliable, established solution backed by a manufacturer with extensive experience in the capacitor industry. Engineers and procurement specialists can confidently specify this part for production designs requiring dependable passive component performance.