Ceramic electronic component

US12293875B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12293875-B2
Application numberUS-202318342046-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 27, 2023
Priority dateJan 29, 2021
Publication dateMay 6, 2025
Grant dateMay 6, 2025

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Abstract

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A ceramic electronic component includes: a ceramic body having a first surface; an external electrode disposed at least on the first surface; an internal electrode disposed inside the ceramic body; and a connection conductor connected to the external electrode and extending through a surface or an interior of the ceramic body to electrically connect to the internal electrode. The external electrode includes an overhanging portion extending laterally from its portion connected to the connection conductor. At least a portion of the overhanging portion is a peeled portion peeled off from the ceramic body.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A ceramic electronic component comprising: a ceramic body having a first surface; an external electrode disposed at least on the first surface; an internal electrode disposed inside the ceramic body; and a connection conductor connected to the external electrode and extending through a surface or an interior of the ceramic body to electrically connect to the internal electrode, wherein the external electrode includes an overhanging portion extending laterally from a connecting portion of the external electrode connected to the connection conductor, and at least a portion of the overhanging portion is a peeled portion peeled off from the ceramic body. 2. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the ceramic electronic component is mounted on another member through the external electrode. 3. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 2 , wherein in the peeled portion, a plating film is sandwiched between the ceramic body and the overhanging portion. 4. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the external electrode is embedded in the first surface. 5. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 2 , wherein a portion of the external electrode is covered with a protective film, and the peeled portion is not covered with the protective film. 6. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein in the peeled portion, a plating film is sandwiched between the ceramic body and the overhanging portion. 7. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the external electrode is embedded in the first surface. 8. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 6 , wherein a portion of the external electrode is covered with a protective film, and the peeled portion is not covered with the protective film. 9. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the external electrode is embedded in the first surface. 10. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 9 , wherein a portion of the external electrode is covered with a protective film, and the peeled portion is not covered with the protective film. 11. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of the external electrode is covered with a protective film, and the peeled portion is not covered with the protective film. 12. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 11 , wherein the protective film comprises a ceramic material. 13. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 11 , wherein an interface between the protective film and the ceramic body is coplanar with an interface between the external electrode and the ceramic body. 14. A ceramic electronic component comprising: a ceramic body having a first surface; a plurality of external electrodes disposed at least on the first surface; an internal electrode disposed inside the ceramic body; and a connection conductor connected to each of the plurality of external electrodes and extending through a surface or an interior of the ceramic body to electrically connect to the internal electrode, wherein each of the plurality of external electrodes includes an overhanging portion extending laterally from a connecting portion of each of the plurality of external electrodes connected to the connection conductor, the plurality of external electrodes include a first-type external electrode and a second-type external electrode, in the first-type external electrode, at least a portion of the overhanging portion is a peeled portion peeled off from the ceramic body, and in the second-type external electrode, an entire portion of the overhanging portion adheres to the ceramic body. 15. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 14 , wherein the first-type external electrode is disposed at a position closer to a corner of the first surface than the second-type external electrode. 16. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 15 , wherein the peeled portion of the first-type external electrode is provided at least on a side of the first-type external electrode closer to a corner of the first surface. 17. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 14 , wherein the peeled portion of the first-type external electrode is provided at least on a side of the first-type external electrode closer to a corner of the first surface. 18. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 14 , wherein a portion of the external electrode is covered with a protective film, and the peeled portion is not covered with the protective film. 19. The ceramic electronic component according to claim 18 , wherein an interface between the protective film and the ceramic body is coplanar with an interface between the external electrode and the ceramic body.

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  • characterised by the ceramic dielectric material (H01G4/1272, H01G4/1281 take precedence) · CPC title

  • Selection of materials · CPC title

  • Protection against corrosion (H01G2/10 takes precedence) · CPC title

  • Housing; Encapsulation · CPC title

  • H01G4/012Primary

    Form of non-self-supporting electrodes · CPC title

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What does patent US12293875B2 cover?
A ceramic electronic component includes: a ceramic body having a first surface; an external electrode disposed at least on the first surface; an internal electrode disposed inside the ceramic body; and a connection conductor connected to the external electrode and extending through a surface or an interior of the ceramic body to electrically connect to the internal electrode. The external elect…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Murata Manufacturing Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H01G4/012. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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