Patent ID: 7623020

Claim:
A multilayer ceramic electronic component comprising: a multilayer body including a first ceramic layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the first ceramic layer containing mainly ZnO and 0 to 15 mol % of SiO 2 , a second ceramic layer provided on the first surface of the first ceramic layer, the second ceramic layer containing mainly ZnO and 15 to 50 mol % of SiO 2 , and a third ceramic layer provided on the second surface of the first ceramic layer, the third ceramic layer containing mainly ZnO and 15 to 50 mol % of SiO 2 ; a first internal electrode provided in the multilayer body and connected to the first ceramic layer; and a second internal electrode provided in the multilayer body and connected to the first ceramic layer, the second internal electrode facing the first internal electrode.