18252C104KAT4A

The AVX 18252C104KAT4A is a multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) designed for general-purpose filtering, decoupling, and signal coupling applications across industrial and commercial electronic equipment. As a component in AVX's established ceramic capacitor portfolio, this part is manufactured using multilayer dielectric construction, offering reliable performance in space-constrained circuit designs. Multilayer ceramic capacitors like this model are fundamental passive components used in virtually every modern electronic system. Their primary functions include power supply decoupling near integrated circuits, AC signal coupling between circuit stages, high-frequency filtering, and energy storage in timing circuits. The MLCC construction method allows manufacturers to achieve relatively high capacitance values in compact form factors, making these capacitors essential where board real estate is limited. This particular part number indicates a capacitor from AVX's standard commercial-grade series, suitable for applications operating at moderate temperature and voltage ranges typical of industrial control systems, consumer electronics, telecommunications equipment, and computing peripherals. The component's designation suggests it falls within capacitance and voltage ratings commonly specified for general-purpose decoupling and bypass filtering roles, where the priority is reliable, cost-effective performance rather than extreme temperature stability or high-voltage operation. Engineers typically select this exact part number when designing circuits with specific legacy compatibility requirements, when established bill-of-materials documentation calls for AVX components, or when the particular electrical characteristics of this capacitor value are proven to meet circuit requirements. AVX multilayer ceramics benefit from the manufacturer's long manufacturing history and quality reputation in industrial applications, which can be important in systems requiring traceability and consistency across production runs. The MLCC technology provides several practical advantages for industrial buyers. These capacitors demonstrate stable performance across typical operating temperatures, exhibit low equivalent series resistance (ESR) suitable for power supply bypassing, and offer excellent frequency response characteristics. They are non-polarized, simplifying circuit design and reducing installation errors compared to electrolytic alternatives. Additionally, ceramic capacitors generally exhibit minimal aging effects over the operational lifetime compared to some alternative dielectric technologies. When evaluating this part for a specific application, engineers should confirm that the electrical ratings, physical package dimensions, and temperature performance characteristics align with their circuit requirements. The reliability and availability of AVX components through established distribution channels makes this part a practical choice for both prototype development and production manufacturing scenarios.