Abstract: A multilayer ceramic electronic component includes an electronic component element including a ceramic layer and an inner conductor, and outer electrodes disposed on the surface of the electronic component element. The outer electrodes include a first layer disposed on the surface of the electronic component element, and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The first layer includes an oxide of at least one of elements of the ceramic layer. The second layer does not include oxides of elements of the ceramic layer.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic electronic component includes an electronic component element including a ceramic layer and an inner conductor, and outer electrodes disposed on the surface of the electronic component element. The outer electrodes include a first layer disposed on the surface of the electronic component element, and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The first layer includes an oxide of at least one of elements of the ceramic layer. The second layer does not include oxides of elements of the ceramic layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a reinforced connection between a distributor body and a distributor cap. The distributor cap rests on the distributor body as in the conventional arrangements. However, an additional clamp is provided to mount over the interface between the distributor cap and distributor sandwiching the components there between. A screw/bolt passes through the clamp and through both the cap and distributor body and engages a threaded portion of the clamp. By simply tightening the screw/bolt, the cap and distributor are clamped together without inducing concentrated stresses in the distributor body. The clamp may be used in a retrofit application to strengthen the existing connection between the cap and distributor body, repair the connection in a cracked or otherwise damaged distributor, or installed as part of an original equipment design.

Abstract: A distributor rotor for use with an after market distributor cap that is secured to a computer controlled electronic distributor that distributes voltages to spark plugs in internal combustion engines by a distributor cap adapter. The distributor rotor is injection molded and has a stainless steel spring contact and a metallic contact overlaid the stainless steel spring contact, thereby relocating the critical electrical contacts to a desired location when used with the after market distributor cap.