0x1206

0x1206 can refer to two distinct concepts in different technical domains. In electronics, it commonly denotes a standard surface-mount device (SMD) footprint size, while in computing it denotes a hexadecimal numeric literal.

In the electronics context, 1206 refers to a package size for passive components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors. The 1206 designation corresponds to approximately 0.12 inches by 0.06 inches, or about 3.2 mm by 1.6 mm. This size is part of a family of standard SMD footprints that also includes 0402, 0603, and 0805. The 1206 footprint is larger than many tiny components, offering easier manual handling and typically higher power dissipation, but it occupies more board space. Footprints are defined to IPC standards, with tolerances that vary by component type and manufacturer. The 1206 size is widely used in consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications where moderate power handling and reliable soldering are important.

In computing, 0x1206 is a hexadecimal (base-16) literal, where the prefix 0x signals hexadecimal notation. The value equals decimal 4614. Hex literals like this appear in source code for constants, memory addresses, bit masks, color specifications, and other data representations, with meaning dependent on the programming language and context.

The two uses are unrelated beyond sharing the same alphanumeric string. See also SMD package sizes, hexadecimal numeral system, and IPC footprint standards.