1812CC104JAT1A

The 1812CC104JAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the leading suppliers of passive electronic components for industrial and commercial applications. This component belongs to the 1812 package family, a standard surface-mount size that measures 1812 in metric designation (approximately 4.6mm x 3.2mm), making it suitable for compact circuit board designs while remaining easy to handle and place with automated assembly equipment. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used across virtually every segment of electronics manufacturing. They serve critical functions including energy storage, filtering, decoupling, coupling, and noise suppression in power supplies, signal conditioning circuits, audio equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, automotive electronics, and industrial control systems. The 1812 package strikes an effective balance between component size and capacitance density, making it popular in applications where board space is moderately constrained but higher capacitance values are required compared to smaller packages. The 1812CC designation indicates this is a general-purpose MLCC with characteristics typical of the ceramic dielectric class used in the CC family. These capacitors are valued for their reliability, stability across temperature ranges, low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and cost-effectiveness in high-volume manufacturing. They perform consistently in both DC and AC applications, and their multilayer construction provides superior capacitance per unit volume compared to older film or electrolytic alternatives. Engineers typically specify AVX ceramic capacitors for mission-critical applications due to the manufacturer's quality standards and consistency in production. The 1812 package specifically appeals to designers working with modern surface-mount assembly processes, offering straightforward integration into automated pick-and-place workflows. The component's footprint is standardized across the industry, simplifying PCB layout and ensuring compatibility with established manufacturing guidelines. Selection of this exact part number over alternatives would generally depend on specific circuit requirements regarding capacitance value, voltage rating, and tolerance class. The AVX brand carries a reputation for meeting stringent reliability requirements in industrial and military-grade applications, making this component a dependable choice for equipment manufacturers who cannot afford component failure. This MLCC is suitable for both prototype development and high-volume production runs, offering designers a proven solution for fundamental capacitive functions in modern electronics.