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 metal powder, a resin binder, and an organic solvent, wherein 20.0% by mass or more of the metal powder is a flaky metal powder, and 70.0% by mass or more of the resin binder is a silicone resin. According to the present invention, 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.

An electronic component includes: a capacitor array including a plurality of tantalum capacitors arranged linearly; and a fixing member supporting a first surface and both side surfaces of the capacitor array so that the plurality of tantalum capacitors are not separated, wherein an area through which adjacent tantalum capacitors in the capacitor array are in contact with each other is 90% or more of an entire area of a corresponding surface of the adjacent tantalum capacitors.

An electronic component includes: a capacitor array including a plurality of tantalum capacitors arranged linearly; and a fixing member supporting a first surface and both side surfaces of the capacitor array so that the plurality of tantalum capacitors are not separated, wherein an area through which adjacent tantalum capacitors in the capacitor array are in contact with each other is 90% or more of an entire area of a corresponding surface of the adjacent tantalum capacitors.

An electrode element (1) for an energy storage unit (200), such as a capacitor, has an electrode body (100) made of an active electrode material (E), wherein the electrode body (100) includes one or more of: at least one cavity (110) on its surface or in its interior; at least one partial volume (120) of lower density; and/or a surface coating (D) covering at least a portion of the surface of the electrode body (100), such that the surface area covered by the surface coating (D) remains unwetted when in contact with an electrolyte. Energy storage units (200) incorporating the electrode element (1) are particularly suitable for use in implantable electrotherapeutic devices.

An electrode element (1) for an energy storage unit (200), such as a capacitor, has an electrode body (100) made of an active electrode material (E), wherein the electrode body (100) includes one or more of: at least one cavity (110) on its surface or in its interior; at least one partial volume (120) of lower density; and/or a surface coating (D) covering at least a portion of the surface of the electrode body (100), such that the surface area covered by the surface coating (D) remains unwetted when in contact with an electrolyte. Energy storage units (200) incorporating the electrode element (1) are particularly suitable for use in implantable electrotherapeutic devices.

This disclosure provides collector plates for an energy storage device, energy storage devices with a collector plate, and methods for manufacturing the same. In one aspect, a collector plate includes a body. One or more apertures extend into the body. The apertures are configured to allow a portion of a free end of a spirally wound current collector of a spirally wound electrode for an energy storage device to extend into the one or more apertures.

This disclosure provides collector plates for an energy storage device, energy storage devices with a collector plate, and methods for manufacturing the same. In one aspect, a collector plate includes a body. One or more apertures extend into the body. The apertures are configured to allow a portion of a free end of a spirally wound current collector of a spirally wound electrode for an energy storage device to extend into the one or more apertures.

A capacitor electrode includes a conductive base member and an electrode part electrically connected to the base member. The electrode part contains carbon particles of a first carbon material capable of adsorbing and desorbing ions. The electrode part further contains voids including first voids with diameters of not less than 0.2 μm and not more than 1.0 μm, and second voids with diameters of not less than 0.05 μm and less than 0.2 μm. The value of (V.sub.A×V.sub.A)/(V.sub.B×M) is greater than 0.022, where V.sub.A is the sum of the volumes of the first voids, V.sub.B is the sum of the volumes of the second voids, and M is the volume of the electrode part per unit weight of the electrode part.

A capacitor electrode includes a conductive base member and an electrode part electrically connected to the base member. The electrode part contains carbon particles of a first carbon material capable of adsorbing and desorbing ions. The electrode part further contains voids including first voids with diameters of not less than 0.2 μm and not more than 1.0 μm, and second voids with diameters of not less than 0.05 μm and less than 0.2 μm. The value of (V.sub.A×V.sub.A)/(V.sub.B×M) is greater than 0.022, where V.sub.A is the sum of the volumes of the first voids, V.sub.B is the sum of the volumes of the second voids, and M is the volume of the electrode part per unit weight of the electrode part.

The instant disclosure relates to a stacked-type solid electrolytic capacitor capable of increasing welding effect and a manufacturing method of the same. The stacked-type solid electrolytic capacitor includes a plurality of solid electrolytic capacitor units, each of which has an anode part and a cathode part connected to the anode part, characterized in that the anode part is formed with at least one buffering via-hole in a welding area thereof. When each of the anode parts is compressed in a welding process, the volume of the corresponding buffering via-hole decreases accordingly. Therefore, the soldering performance of the anode part solid electrolytic capacitor is enhanced and the connection stability is increased.