1812HA101MAT1A

The 1812HA101MAT1A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufactured by AVX, one of the industry's established producers of passive electronic components. This part belongs to the 1812 package family, which refers to its surface-mount form factor with dimensions of 0.18 by 0.12 inches (approximately 4.6 by 3.0 millimeters). The "HA" designation within the part number indicates this capacitor is designed for general-purpose applications requiring stable performance across commercial temperature ranges. Multilayer ceramic capacitors of this type serve as fundamental building blocks in modern electronic circuits. They are widely used for energy storage, signal coupling and decoupling, noise filtering, and frequency tuning applications. The 1812 package size represents a mid-range option that balances capacitance density with ease of assembly on automated production equipment, making it popular in consumer electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and automotive applications. The 1812HA series from AVX is engineered for reliability in mainstream industrial and commercial environments. These capacitors utilize ceramic dielectric material formulated to provide consistent electrical performance while maintaining reasonable cost-effectiveness. The surface-mount design allows for high-density circuit board layouts and is compatible with standard reflow soldering processes used in modern manufacturing. Engineers typically specify AVX 1812HA capacitors when they need dependable performance from a well-established, widely-stocked component family. The mid-sized package offers practical advantages: it provides adequate capacitance values for many decoupling and filtering roles without requiring the larger board footprint of bigger packages, while avoiding the extremely small dimensions of smaller alternatives that can present assembly challenges. AVX's reputation for consistency in manufacturing helps minimize supply chain risk for production runs. This component is particularly suited to applications where designers prioritize component availability, manufacturing compatibility, and proven long-term reliability over specialized performance features. It appears frequently in power supply circuits, digital logic circuits requiring noise suppression, and analog signal conditioning applications. The combination of proven ceramic formulation, standard packaging, and established manufacturing processes makes the 1812HA series a pragmatic choice for engineers working within cost-conscious design constraints or integrating components into established production workflows. For specific electrical parameters including capacitance value, voltage rating, tolerance, and operating temperature specifications for this exact part number, consult the manufacturer's technical documentation or contact a applications engineer.