Patent ID: 6577218
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: C23C,H01F

Abstract:
An electronic component comprising:an internal conductor including a metal embedded in a molded body defined by molding an insulative material including a resin or rubber as the main component into a desired shape such that at least a portion of the internal conductor is exposed on the surface of the molded body; and external electrodes which are electrically connected to the internal conductor and which are provided in a desired area, including the area where the internal conductor is exposed, on the surface of the molded body; wherein palladium is present at a deposition density of about 0.5 &mgr;g/cm2 to about 1.5 &mgr;g/cm2 on the surface of the molded body where the external electrodes are provided except at the area where the internal conductor is exposed; palladium is present at a deposition density of about 0.05 &mgr;g/cm2 to about 0.3 &mgr;g/cm2 on the internal conductor exposed on the surface of the molded body; and a metal film, which defines at least a portion of the external electrode, is electroless plated in the area where the palladium is deposited.