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Multi-layer ceramic electronic device and method for producing same

US6400553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2001
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C1/148
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-layer ceramic electronic device having a device body including alternately arranged dielectric layers and internal electrode layers and external electrodes formed on an outer surface of the device body, wherein the external electrodes have an undercoat layer directly formed on the outer surface of the device body so as to be electrically connected with at least part of the internal electrode layers, an intermediate layer formed on the outer surface of the undercoat layer, and an outer layer formed on the outer surface of the intermediate layer; the undercoat layer includes a first conductive material mainly made of copper and a first glass ingredient; the intermediate layer includes a second conductive material mainly made of a copper-palladium-based alloy; and the outer layer includes a third conductive material mainly made of silver and further containing palladium and a second glass ingredient.

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