Abstract: The present invention discloses B. oleracea plants resistant to clubroot disease. In particular, the plants of the present invention comprise a monogenic dominant resistance to the disease clubroot introgressed from B. rapa. This resistance provides improved resistance to the disease as compared to previously existing resistances in B. oleracea.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-generational production methods for producing pharmaceutically active proteins and other proteins in corn. The present invention also provides methods for breeding corn capable of producing pharmaceutically active proteins or other proteins.

Abstract: The invention relates to stinging cells or isolated capsules and to their use in compositions and methods for efficient delivery of biologically active agents into a plant cell or plant tissue. The biologically active agent to be delivered by the methods of the present invention is selected from a nucleic acid, a peptide, a polypeptide, a plant hormone, an enzyme, an herbicidal agent, an anti-viral agent, an anti-bacterial agent and an anti-fungal agent. Particularly, the invention is related to compositions and methods for the efficient transformation of polynucleotide construct into a plant cell or tissue, to obtain transgenic plants.

Abstract: Site-specific recombinases provide a means of efficiently manipulating chromosomal sequences in mammalian cells in culture and in mice. Embryonic stem cells containing recombinase nucleic acid constructs that were expressed in the male germline would simplify current protocols for producing mice bearing homologously recombined alleles that have been secondarily rearranged by a site-specific recombinase, five lines of transgenic mice containing a fusion gene consisting of the mouse protamine 1 gene promoter and the Cre recombinase coding sequence (ProCre nucleic acid constructs) showed high levels of Cre-mediated recombination of the germline, but did not show appreciable recombination in other tissues. In different ProCre strains, between 80% and 100% of the progeny that inherited a Cre target nucleic acid construct from males that were also heterozygous for a ProCre nucleic acid construct inherited the Cre-recombined target.

Abstract: Transgenic guayule lines were created by constitutively expressing transgenes that encode for prenyltransferase and allylic diphosphate synthase. These new lines are important to rubber production because they result in plants that produce latex rubber which is lower in guayulin, a compound that produces a skin irritation in some animals. Controlling prenyltransferase production also permits the control of the production of resin by the plants, which has important industrial implications. Additionally, prenyltransferase manipulation can result in latex particles of different size, containing rubber of different molecular weight, which is also significant to industrial production. Although the elevated prenyltransferase activity in the transgenic lines resulted in shorter rubber molecules, the number of rubber molecules made by these transgenic lines was increased.

Abstract: The invention relates to a maize plant having a decrease in the CCR enzyme activity due to the presence of the 3318 allele and its use for ensilage.

Abstract: Oilseed plants which have been transformed to produce arachidonic acid, recombinant constructs used in such transformations, methods for producing arachidonic acid in a plant are described and uses of oils and seeds obtained from such transformed plants in a variety of food and feed applications are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of ?-linolenic acid (18:3?6,9,12) or stearidonic acid (18:4?6,9,12,15) or ?-linolenic acid (18:3?6,9,12) and stearidonic acid (18:4?6,9,12,15) in transgenic plants of the family Brassicaceae, where the transgenic plants comprise at least 10% by weight of oleic acid based on the total fatty acid content and, as the result of the activity of the ?6-desaturases used in the method, have an increased ?6-C18-fatty acid content. The invention furthermore relates to novel nucleic acid sequences which code for the ?6-desaturases used in the method, gene constructs comprising these nucleic acid sequences, a vector and transgenic plants comprising at least one nucleic acid sequence or a gene construct.

Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art by providing methods for marker assisted selection to create plants of a soybean variety that exhibit a mid/low linolenic acid content with a commercially significant yield and an agronomically elite phenotype. The invention also provides derivatives and plant parts of these plants. Further provided by the invention are methods for the use of these plants. The invention is significant in that oil with decreased linolenic acid exhibits numerous beneficial characteristics yet prior art varieties with decreased linolenic acid also exhibited decreased yield and poor agronomic quality.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences are useful in mediating male fertility in plants. In one such method, the homozygous recessive condition of male sterility causing alleles is maintained after crossing with a second plant, where the second plant contains a restoring transgene construct having a nucleotide sequence which reverses the homozygous condition. The restoring sequence is linked with a hemizygous sequence encoding a product inhibiting formation or function of male gametes. The maintainer plant produces only viable male gametes which do not contain the restoring transgene construct. Increase of the maintainer plant is also provided by self-fertilization, and selection for seed or plants which contain the construct.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D5086205. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D5086205. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D5086205 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D5086205 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D5638947. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D5638947. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D5638947 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D5638947 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D5852641. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D5852641. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D5852641 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D5852641 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper varieties designated 9954288, SBR 99-1274 and SBY 99-1273. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet pepper hybrid 9954288, pepper line SBR 99-1274 and pepper line SBY 99-1273, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing a plant with itself or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of the invention, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV251054. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV251054, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV251054 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV251054 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV251054.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV332045. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV332045, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV332045 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV332045 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV332045.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X7H282 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing maize variety X7H282 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7H282 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7H282, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7H282. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7H282.

Abstract: Methods for reducing leaf senescence in plants or portions thereof by treating them with methyl dihydrojasmonate are disclosed. The methyl dihydrojasmonate may be in the form of an aqueous foliar spray, which may also include additives such as wetting agents, adjuvants, emulsifiers, dispersants, spreaders, surfactants, anchorage, disintegrants, and plant nutrients.

Abstract: In order to be able to salvage toy pianos that have become damaged during shipping, a structure and process for manufacture of toy pianos has been developed wherein (1) stop piece (or block members) are permanently affixed to certain side forming members, allowing certain other side forming members to be non-permanently affixed thereto via connectors non-permanently anchored to said block members; (2) horizontal slits are provided near the bottom of certain side members to fit over edges of the bottom member, allowing the edges of said bottom member to firmly but non-permanently nest therein; and (3) vertical grooves are provided near ends of certain side members to fit over ends of certain other side members, allowing the ends of said certain other side members to firmly but non-permanently nest therein. These innovations each assist, and together greatly facilitate, the production of a toy piano that is solid and durable in structure while simultaneously allowing easy replacement of damaged parts.

Abstract: A musical instrument comprises a keyboard assembly including juxtaposed keys and juxtaposed swing weight mechanisms, each of the keys correspondingly linked with each of the swing weight mechanisms. The keyboard assembly is supported on a key bed having an aperture which is elongate in the direction of the key juxtaposition. Actuating members are provided corresponding to the respective swing weight mechanisms each of which in turn actuates each corresponding key. The actuating members are disposed in a lower yoke having a channel member and flanges integrally manufactured by bending a metal plate. The flanges are fastened to the key bed across and over the aperture so that the actuating members penetrate the aperture toward the swing weight mechanism. The height of the channel member determines a relative position between the actuating members and the swing weight mechanism.

Abstract: There is provided a method for automatically creating a music video thumbnail (50) from a music video signal (12). The music video signal is separated into a music signal (16) and a video signal (18). The music signal is analysed by detecting similarity regions and the sections of the music signal corresponding to the chorus are extracted (20). The video signal is analysed by detecting repeated lyrics (34). The extracted chorus sections from the music signal and the sections of the video signal containing repeated lyrics are then matched. A matched pair is then selected for use in the music video thumbnail and the timing of the pair are aligned (42) to form the thumbnail.

Abstract: Methods for music structure analysis of a piece of music includes determining predetermined features for a plurality of sections of the piece of music. The sections are longer than a shortest time span corresponding to a meaningful part of the piece of music. At least two sections are compared based on the predetermined features, and a chorus of the piece of music is determined based on a comparison result of the comparing. First and second groups of the sections are determined, such that a similarity among sections of the first and second groups lie within respective first and second ranges. The first range has a higher level than the second range.

Abstract: A sound signal processing apparatus which is capable of correctly detecting expression modes and expression transitions of a song or performance from an input sound signal. A sound signal produced by performance or singing of musical tones is input and divided into frames of predetermined time periods. Characteristic parameters of the input sound signal are detected on a frame-by-frame basis. An expression determining process is carried out in which a plurality of expression modes of a performance or song are modeled as respective states, the probability that a section including a frame or a plurality of continuous frames lies in a specific state is calculated with respect to a predetermined observed section based on the characteristic parameters, and the optimum route of state transition in the predetermined observed section is determined based on the calculated probabilities so as to determine expression modes of the sound signal and lengths thereof.

Abstract: A music session system which makes it possible to expand the functions of electronic musical apparatuses. The server is connected to a first electronic musical apparatus belonging to a first user and capable of executing music sessions, a first personal computer (PC) belonging to the first user and capable of executing additional functions, a second electronic musical apparatus belonging to a second user and capable of executing music sessions, and a second PC belonging to the second user and capable of executing additional functions via a network so as to perform transmission and reception of information to and from these apparatuses. When the first electronic musical apparatus requests the apparatuses belonging to the second user to execute a music session and an additional function, the first and second electronic musical apparatuses are instructed to execute the music session, and the first and second PCs are instructed to execute the additional function.

Abstract: A keyboard apparatus includes plural keys, electronic actuators, reflection plates, and optical sensors. Each key extends in the longitudinal direction and pivots in the vertical direction about a support in accordance with key depression and release. Each electronic actuator has a movable member that displaces vertically when interlocking with a key's pivot movement so as to apply a reaction force against key depression. Each plural reflection plate is fixed to the electronic actuator's movable member, wherein the reflection surface faces the lateral direction of each of the keys. The light reflectance changes along the displacing direction of the movable member. Each optical sensor is arranged apart from the longitudinal axis of the keys in the lateral direction. It emits light toward the reflection plate and receives the reflected light from the reflection plate so as to output an electric signal according to the quantity of received light.

Abstract: A scanner for a keyboard device having a reflective surface for each key has a sensor associated with each key that includes an LED and a photo-transistor. The LED is turned ON for a first measurement, followed by a second measurement with the LED turned off, and a subtraction of the second measurement from the first yields an illumination value for a key x. The LEDs and associated photo-transistors are sequentially enabled in groups of n, thereby eliminating optical interference. Each key x has associated correction parameters of LinRest(x) associated with illumination value with the key in the rest (up) position, LinDown(x) associated with illumination value with the key in the down position, TrebErr(x) associated with the reflectivity effect of one adjacent key(x+1), and BassErr(x) associated with the reflectivity effect of another adjacent key(x?1).

Abstract: A thermoelectric device, an intermediate, a module, and a method for manufacturing the same are provided, wherein productivity is high, material costs are comparatively low, and there is a low environmental load. A thermoelectric device, wherein a block body has at least one P and N piece made of P-type and N-type materials, which are alternately sandwiched between insulation layers, wherein the adjacent P and N piece boundary portions are welded together, with the P and the N piece of the block body being electrically connected in a zigzag manner, and a plurality of block bodies are arranged in parallel, the block bodies adjacent to each other being bridged by an electrode to extend the electrical connection in the series; an intermediate using such a thermoelectric device; and a thermoelectric module using the intermediate are provided. In this case, as the P-type and N-type materials, any material preferably used for thermoelectric pairs can be used.

Abstract: A parabolic primary mirror (10) has a concave specular surface (12) that is constructed and positioned to receive solar energy and focus it towards a focal point. A secondary mirror (14) having a convex specular surface (16) is constructed and positioned to receive focused solar energy from the primary mirror and focus it onto an annular receiver (18). The annular receiver (18) may include an annular array of optical elements (100) constructed to receive solar energy from the secondary specular surface (14) and focus it onto a ring of discrete areas. A ring of solar-to-electrical conversion units are positioned on the ring of discrete areas.

Abstract: An integrated photovoltaic modular panel for a curtain wall glass is used to build integrated photovoltaic material. This invention provides standardized photovoltaic units, so that electrodes in a photovoltaic panel main body can be connected internally in parallel. The connector may be a metal piece of stamping or casting with a plug 1 and a socket 2 on two ends, a waist b in the middle, an inward concave straight strip 4 on both sides of the waist, an electrode plug-in socket 3 in the waist for firmly clamping solar cell, a plastic injection molding crust 5 for fixing and securing the connector, thus forming a module. It can be combined with different kinds of glass to form different kinds of photovoltaic curtain wall glass. The solar cell here may be an amorphous silicon solar cell.

Abstract: With small dimensional optics, small photovoltaic cells have heat distribution surfaces, very high concentrations and subsequently high utilization of the semiconductors can be achieved. Discrete photodiodes can be formed as spherical and other geometric shaped, cells with high performance characteristics, precision dimensions, and low cost. This invention positions discrete photovoltaic cells by using their geometric shape, elastic electrical mounts, couples them to small optical concentrator systems of refractory and or reflective optics and makes electrical network connections to those photodiodes, reliably, adjusting for thermal expansion, and at low cost to form low cost and reliable electrical power arrays. The electrical connectors and network can form part of the reflective optics and heat removal system. The electrical interconnection system can also form a reliable network that is self-correcting and tolerant of point failures.

Abstract: An electrode for contacting an electrically conductive surface of a photovoltaic element includes an electrically insulating optically transparent film, an adhesive layer provided on a planar surface of the film, and a plurality of substantially parallel, electrically conductive wires embedded into the adhesive layer. The plurality of wires lies over the planar surface of the film. A part of the surfaces of the wires protrude from the adhesive layer. At least the part of the surfaces protruding from the adhesive layer are covered by a coating consisting of an alloy having a low melting point to solder the wires to the electrically conductive surface and to a first terminal bar. The adhesive layer has a thickness less than the thickness of the wires embedded therein.

Abstract: A photosensitive device includes a plurality of organic photoconductive materials disposed in a stack between a first electrode and a second electrode, including a first continuous layer of donor host material, a second continuous layer of acceptor host material, and at least one other organic photoconductive material disposed as a plurality of discontinuous islands between the first continuous layer and the second continuous layer. Each of these other photoconductive materials has an absorption spectra different from the donor host material and the acceptor host material. Preferably, each of the discontinuous islands consists essentially of a crystallite of the respective organic photoconductive material, and more preferably, the crystallites are nanocrystals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel ionic liquid gel electrolyte having high photoelectric conversion efficiency. Also disclosed are a novel dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device using such an ionic liquid gel electrolyte, and a solar cell composed of such a dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device. Specifically disclosed is an ionic liquid gel electrolyte obtained by gelling a liquid electrolyte by using an ionic organic oligomer gelling agent represented by the general formulae (1) and (2) below. Also specifically disclosed are a dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion device, wherein the ionic liquid gel electrolyte is arranged between a counter electrode and a dye-absorbed semiconductor substrate which is arranged in contact with a transparent conductive substrate, and a solar cell.

Abstract: A connection box provides power and/or data distribution for outdoor structures including decks, terraces and patios by including one or more connection points that are sheltered from moisture and harmful weather conditions by a lid having drip edges and a gasket. The connection box mounts flush with a surface so that it does not pose a tripping hazard, and can include a light to aid in locating the connection points.

Abstract: An adjustable depth cover plate assembly includes a top plate and an adjustable sleeve to compensate for different spacing between the outer surface of a wall and the front side of an electrical box. The adjustable cover plate is positioned on the electrical box with the end of the sleeve abutting the electrical box. Mounting screws of an electrical wiring device pass through an opening in the top plate of the cover plate into the electrical box whereby the cover plate is captured between the wiring device and the electrical box. The length of the sleeve of the cover plate is adjustable by providing frangible score lines or telescoping members.

Abstract: A protective insert for wires in a junction box is formed by a lockable cover having a frame with an opening and a pivotable cover for covering the opening. The frame is sized to rest on an inner lip of the box, which lip normally holds a lid for the box. The lid rests on the lockable cover. The cover may be pivoted open for access to wires in the junction box and may be pivoted closed, and locked, to protect the wires from theft or vandalism. The lockable cover is held down on the lip preferably by chains fixed to the frame with stakes fixed to a free end of the chains, and by pounding the stakes into the ground at the bottom of the box. In another embodiment, there is a lock. Further, the insert is anchored to the box by J-shaped hooks. In a further embodiment, the insert is anchored by an elongated rod with curled up ends, and may be set in concrete around the box.

Abstract: A cover assembly for attaching to an electrical box includes housing and a cover hinged to the housing. The assembly is mounted to the electrical box to protect an electrical device from moisture while allowing access to the electrical device. The housing has an inner chamber, an outer chamber and an access opening into the outer chamber for the electrical cord that can be connected to the electrical device. The cover assembly is provided with a water barrier member between the inner chamber and the outer chamber to inhibit water and debris from entering the housing of the cover assembly through the access opening.

Abstract: A push-in emergency stop cover with a plug-in unit includes a retainer, a stop button, a lock cover, a lock base, a combination of a lock and lock spring assembled in the lock cover, a plug-in unit, a slide block, a push button and an associated spring, a slide block and associated spring, a groove provided in said lock cover, said plug-in unit having a key extending through an opening provided in said stop button and to one side of said slide block, the push button having a push rod provided with an inclined plane and a raised block having an inclined plane at the rear of the lock. When the plug-in unit is inserted in the stop button to separate the lock from a lockstitch of the lock base, the lock cover will open; the lock cover will not open when the plug-in unit is removed after the cover is locked. The stop button has a retainer to cover an opening in the stop button to prevent foreign obstacles from falling into the opening.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube-based devices that can be used to meet the growing miniaturization and performance needs of electronic systems, are provided. In particular, a transmission line and inductor that include nanotube bundles is disclosed. In a further embodiment a method for isolating nanotubes with proteins is disclosed. In another embodiment a nanoswitch using nanotubes is disclosed. In a final embodiment a low loss, high permeability material is disclosed that includes a conductive coil and a set of nanotube toroids.

Abstract: A corrugated clamp includes a base section, a lid section, and a bracket section. The base section and lid section are provided on their inner peripheral surfaces with concavo-convex portions to be fitted to an annular concavo-convex portion of a corrugated tube. The bracket section projects from an exterior of the base section to be engaged with a vehicle body. A ground wire is drawn out from a wire harness extending through the corrugated tube. A core wire is exposed from the ground wire by stripping an insulation sheath of the ground wire. The exposed core wire is brought into contact with an inner surface of the concavo-convex portion of the base section and is fixed between the inner surface of the base section and an outer surface of the corrugated tube.

Abstract: A shield conductor Wa comprises: a metallic pipe 20, a wire 10 to be inserted into the pipe 20, and a groove-like fitting member 22 provided in the pipe 20 as extending along the direction of axis of the wire 10, and at the same time, attached tightly to the circumference of the wire. With the inner surface of the groove-like fitting member 22 in the pipe 20 attached tightly to the circumference of the wire 10, the heat generated in the wire 10 is transmitted directly to the pipe 20, and then released to the air from the circumference of the pipe 20. This improves radiation performance of the shield conductor Wa.

Abstract: A cable entry seal is provided for passing a cable through an opening within a structure. The cable entry seal includes a body extending a length. A passageway extends through the length of the body. The passageway is configured to receive the cable therethrough. The body includes a flange and a seal fitting extending outwardly from the flange along the length of the body. The seal fitting includes an exterior sealing surface. The cable entry seal includes a seal conduit having a sealing end surrounding and sealingly engaged with the exterior sealing surface of the seal fitting. The seal conduit is configured to surround the cable when the cable is received through the passageway of the body. The cable entry seal includes a lock ring connected to the body. The lock ring surrounds and sealingly engages with the sealing end of the seal conduit such that the sealing end is held between the exterior sealing surface of the seal fitting and the lock ring.

Abstract: An electrical wire comprising a conductor and a covering disposed over the conductor. The covering comprises a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a blend of an aromatic polyketone and a polysiloxane/polyimide block copolymer. The composition can further comprise one or more additives.

Abstract: A cable assembly has a number of wires each having a central conductor and a surrounding insulating layer. Each wire is unshielded from the other wires, so that the conductor is the only conductive portion of the wire. Each wire has a first end and an opposed second end. The first ends of the wires are secured to each other in a flat ribbon portion in a first sequential arrangement, and the second ends of the wires are secured to each other in the same sequence as the first arrangement, with indicia identifying a selected wire in the sequence. The intermediate portions of the wires are detached from each other, and a sheath having a braided conductive shield may loosely encompass the wires, permitting significant flexibility of the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connection board includes electrical connection terminals on one face with a view toward connecting with a semiconductor component and electrical connection tracks connected respectively to these terminals. The terminals are arranged in a square matrix having two orthogonal directions. On its face, the board includes a multiplicity of identical adjacent connection groups, each group having N adjacent terminals and N tracks placed along this direction while extending towards an edge of the matrix. The terminals of a group are offset by one pitch relative to the terminals of an adjacent group. The board and a semiconductor component are connected together by electrical connection balls.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a first ground layer extended in one direction a first dielectric layer laminated on the first ground layer and extended in the same direction as that of the first ground layer; a signal transmission line laminated on the first dielectric layer and extended in the same direction as that of the first dielectric layer; and a plurality of first ground patterns formed by etching a surface of the first ground layer in an axial direction thereof at a predetermined interval in a line, wherein the plurality of first ground patterns expose the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: An exemplary PCB includes a first reference layer, a first signal layer, and a second signal layer in that order. A first differential pair is arranged in the first signal layer in an edge-coupled structure referencing the first reference layer. A second differential pair is arranged in the second signal layer in edge-coupled structure. A first ground part and a second ground part are symmetrically arranged in the second signal layer and at opposite sides of the second differential pair. The first differential pair is arranged above the first ground part such that a projection of the first differential pair onto the second signal layer having an area coincident with the first ground part. The second differential pair references the first and second ground parts.

Abstract: A printed wiring board including solder pads excellent in frequency characteristic is provided. To do so, each solder pad 73 is formed by providing a single tin layer 74 on a conductor circuit 158 or a via 160. Therefore, a signal propagation rate can be increased, as compared with a printed wiring board of the prior art on which two metal layers are formed. In addition, due to lack of nickel layers, manufacturing cost can be decreased and electric characteristics can be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic component which is capable of effectively suppressing the characteristic deterioration of the passive element portion. An electronic component comprises a ceramic substrate, a passive element portion on the substrate, an insulator layer which is provided over the passive element portion and comprises a through-hole, a lead terminal which is fitted in the through-hole of the insulator layer and electrically connected to the passive element portion, and an external connection terminal which is electrically connected to the lead terminal. The insulator layer comprises a first face on the side of the passive element portion, a second face on the side opposite the passive element portion, and a third face which connects the first face and the second face and constitutes the peripheral face of the insulator layer, the external connection terminal is in contact with the lead terminal and the second face and the third face of the insulator layer.

Abstract: A shielding device for serving as an electromagnetic shield includes a shield body having a top piece and a plurality of sidewall pieces, and an electromagnetic band-gap (EBG) structure disposed on the top piece of the shield body.