Patent ID: 6400253
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: H01C,H01G,Y10T

Abstract:
An electronic component comprising:a ceramic body having an outer surface; a pair of electrodes formed on portions of the outer surface of said ceramic body, one electrode of said pair of electrodes being spaced apart from the other electrode of said pair of electrodes, and each electrode of said pair of electrodes having an edge in contact with the outer surface of said ceramic body and facing the edge of the other electrode; and a unitary insulation layer formed on said ceramic body between said electrodes, said unitary insulation layer having: an outer portion which is formed over the outer surface of said ceramic body and said edges of said electrodes; and an inner portion which is formed inside of said ceramic body and said electrodes, and formed underneath said edges of said electrodes, wherein the unitary insulation layer is composed of an organic material which is impregnated in said ceramic body and said electrodes, said unitary layer preventing peeling off of the edge of said electrodes and also preventing liquid from entering the electronic component.