A ceramic electronic component includes a multilayer structure having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and including dielectric layers and internal electrode layers that are alternately stacked, the dielectric layers being mainly composed of ceramic, the internal electrode layers being alternately exposed to two edge faces of the multilayer structure opposite to each other, wherein x/y is 0.143 or less where x represents an average concentration of hydrogen in ppm in a capacitance section where the internal electrode layers exposed to one of the two edge faces and the internal electrode layers exposed to the other of the two edge faces are opposed to each other, as measured by secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), and y represents an average concentration of titanium in ppm in the capacitance section, as measured by SIMS at the same time of measuring the average concentration of hydrogen.

A method for manufacturing an electronic component includes: a preparation step of preparing an electrode-forming body for electronic components; and an electrode forming step of forming an electrode on an outer surface of the electrode-forming body for electronic components, wherein in the electrode forming step, a conductive resin layer is formed on the electrode-forming body for electronic components by using a conductive resin composition containing a silicone resin. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having high moisture resistance. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having reduced restrictions on design and manufacturing and high manufacturing efficiency, in addition to high moisture resistance.

A method of manufacturing a multilayer capacitor includes preparing a guide frame, forming at least one dielectric layer between at least two surfaces of the guide frame such that at least a portion of each side surface of the at least one dielectric layer is in contact with the at least two surfaces, forming at least one internal electrode on an upper surface of the at least one dielectric layer between at least two surfaces of the guide frame using an inkjet printing method, and separating at least two surfaces of the guide frame from the at least one dielectric layer.

A method of manufacturing a dielectric slurry, includes supplying a dielectric slurry including dielectric particles and a solvent to a slurry supply module, dispersing the dielectric slurry by inserting the dielectric slurry into a particle dispersing module, classifying the dielectric particles according to particle size by inserting the dispersed dielectric slurry into a classifying module, recovering at least a portion of the dielectric particles to the slurry supply module, and redispersing the dielectric slurry including the dielectric particles recovered to the slurry supply module to the particle dispersing module.

A case-mold-type capacitor includes a capacitor element, first and second bus bars connected to the first and second electrodes of the capacitor element, a case accommodating the capacitor element and the first and second bus bars, and a mold resin filling the case therein. The case has a cutaway portion provided therein. A sealing plate joined to the case so as to seal the cutaway portion. The first and second bus bars pass through the sealing plate and are fixed to the sealing plate. The case-mold-type capacitor improves dimensional accuracy between terminal portions of the first and second bus bars without increasing material cost, and has high reliability.

A capacitor that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties even under a variety of conditions is provided. More particularly, the capacitor contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte contains an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is formed from an in situ-polymerized conductive polymer and the outer layer is formed from pre-polymerized conductive polymer particles. Further, the in-situ polymerized conductive polymer is formed from an alkylated thiophene monomer.

A capacitor that is capable of exhibiting good electrical properties even under a variety of conditions is provided. More particularly, the capacitor contains a sintered porous anode body, a dielectric that overlies the anode body, and a solid electrolyte that overlies the dielectric. The solid electrolyte contains an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer is formed from an in situ-polymerized conductive polymer and the outer layer is formed from pre-polymerized conductive polymer particles. Further, the in-situ polymerized conductive polymer is formed from an alkylated thiophene monomer.

A manufacturing method for a magnetic head forms a leading shield having a top surface. The top surface of the leading shield includes first and second portions. The second portion is located farther from a medium facing surface than is the first portion, and recessed from the first portion. A first gap layer is then formed on the first portion. Then, a magnetic layer including an initial first side shield, an initial second side shield and a coupling section connecting them is formed using a mold. The mold is then removed. The coupling section is then removed by etching the magnetic layer. A second gap layer and a main pole are then formed in this order.

An energy storage device comprises a capacitor having a dielectric between opposite electrodes and a nonconductive coating between at least one electrode and the dielectric. The nonconductive coating allows for much higher voltages to be employed than in traditional EDLCs, which significantly increases energy stored in the capacitor. Viscosity of the dielectric material may be increased or decreased in a controlled manner, such as in response to an applied external stimulus, to control discharge and storage for extended periods of time.

An energy storage device comprises a capacitor having a dielectric between opposite electrodes and a nonconductive coating between at least one electrode and the dielectric. The nonconductive coating allows for much higher voltages to be employed than in traditional EDLCs, which significantly increases energy stored in the capacitor. Viscosity of the dielectric material may be increased or decreased in a controlled manner, such as in response to an applied external stimulus, to control discharge and storage for extended periods of time.