1812CC472MAT3A

The 1812CC472MAT3A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, a leading producer of passive electronic components. This capacitor features a 1812 package size, which refers to its physical dimensions in the imperial system (approximately 4.6mm × 3.2mm), making it suitable for compact circuit board designs while providing adequate capacitance and performance for many industrial applications. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used across virtually every electronic system. They serve critical functions including energy storage, signal coupling and decoupling, noise filtering, and frequency compensation in power supplies, signal processing circuits, and control systems. The ceramic dielectric material provides stable performance across a range of operating conditions and maintains relatively consistent capacitance values over time. The "CC" designation in the part number indicates this capacitor uses a standard ceramic dielectric formulation, which is the most widely specified type in industrial electronics. AVX's ceramic capacitors are engineered for reliability in demanding environments, making them particularly popular in automation equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, power management systems, and industrial control circuits where long-term stability and consistent electrical characteristics are essential. Engineers typically specify the 1812CC472MAT3A when the application requires a specific capacitance value with the stability and volumetric efficiency that ceramics provide. The 1812 case size represents a good balance between component density and ease of handling, assembly, and repair in manufacturing environments. This size is also well-suited for high-volume production using automated pick-and-place equipment found in modern electronics factories. AVX multilayer ceramic capacitors are recognized for consistent manufacturing quality and reliable performance across temperature variations and voltage stresses commonly encountered in industrial settings. The specific construction and materials used in this part number allow it to maintain stable operation in circuits where performance drift could compromise system functionality. This component would typically be selected over alternatives when designs require the particular capacitance value this part number provides, combined with the reliability characteristics of AVX's manufacturing process. Engineers might also choose this exact part to maintain design consistency across product lines or to meet specific qualification requirements in aerospace, medical, or industrial applications where component traceability and consistent sourcing are important. Whether used in new designs or as a replacement component in existing systems, the 1812CC472MAT3A serves as a dependable building block in complex electronic assemblies across industrial and commercial markets.