MULTI-LAYER COMPONENT

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a multilayer component. In particular, the multilayer component can be designed as a pressure sensor that measures or indicates a pressure or a pressure fluctuation using the piezoelectric effect. The pressure acting on the pressure sensor generates an electrical signal, for example, an electrical charge flow.

[0002] Such a pressure sensor can be used, for example, in closed-loop control of injection quantities in diesel injectors. A piezoceramic pressure sensor is known from DE 10 2013 200 242 A1.

[0003] US 2016 / 056366 A1 discloses a piezoelectric actuator with an outer electrode geometry that can be used to achieve a desired polarity of ceramic layers. DE 10 2009 029571 A1 discloses a piezoelectric actuator with an outer electrode geometry that can be used to switch on inactive regions as needed. DE 10 2010 055621 A1 discloses a piezo actuator in which an outer electrode is arranged on one outer side and several outer electrodes are arranged on an opposite outer side in order to be able to control actuator sections with a time delay.

[0004] From US 2013 / 241360 A1, a piezoelectric multilayer component is known in which an outer electrode has a notch to indicate the polarity.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multilayer component with improved properties.

[0006] This object is achieved by a multilayer component according to the present claim 1.

[0007] The multilayer component has a base body with a plurality of ceramic layers and internal electrodes.

[0008] In addition, the multilayer component has exactly two outer electrodes for contacting the inner electrodes.

[0009] The multilayer component has a base body with a plurality of ceramic layers and internal electrodes and has exactly two external electrodes for contacting the internal electrodes, wherein the external electrodes differ in their dimensions to indicate their polarity, wherein the external electrodes, apart from optionally present rounded corners, each have a uniform height in the direction of the stacking direction of the layers and each have a uniform width in a direction perpendicular thereto, wherein the width of the first external electrode is greater than the width of the second external electrode.

[0010] In particular, the multilayer component can be designed as a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is designed, for example, as an NCS (needle closing sensor) that monitors the closing of a valve needle of a fuel injector.

[0011] The pressure sensor is designed, for example, such that when pressure is applied to a top and / or bottom of the base body, an electrical signal can be picked up at the external electrodes. The top and bottom are the sides that enclose the base body, in the stacking direction of the layers, at the top and bottom. The external electrodes are arranged, for example, on side surfaces that do not form the top or bottom of the stack. For example, the side surfaces are arranged perpendicular to the top and bottom.

[0012] The outer electrodes are arranged, for example, in layers on the side surfaces. In particular, the outer electrodes can be formed as sputtered layers. The outer electrodes can be made of chromium, nickel, and silver. For example, the outer electrodes have a CrNiAg layer structure.

[0013] For example, the multilayer component has at least a first inner electrode electrically connected to a first outer electrode and a second inner electrode electrically connected to a second outer electrode.

[0014] The internal electrodes are arranged at a distance of 0.1 mm to 0.8 mm, for example, 0.4 mm + / - 0.05 mm, from each other. This distance corresponds approximately to the thickness of the ceramic layers. Furthermore, the multilayer component can have ceramic cover packs on its top and bottom sides. The cover packs have a thickness of 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm, for example. The thickness can be, in particular, 0.4 mm (+ 0.1 mm / - 0.05 mm).

[0015] The multilayer component can have an isozone in which adjacent, oppositely polarized internal electrodes do not overlap in the stacking direction. The isozone is, for example, formed circumferentially. For example, the isozone has a width of 0.1 to 0.5 mm.

[0016] During the production of the multilayer component, the ceramic layers are polarized by applying an electrical voltage between the outer electrodes. This polarization determines the electrical connection of the multilayer component during operation. Specifically, one of the outer electrodes is designed as a positive electrode and one as a negative electrode.

[0017] In one embodiment, the outer electrodes differ to indicate their polarity. For example, the outer electrodes have different dimensions, particularly on their respective side surfaces. In particular, the outer electrodes are designed such that their top views cannot be converted into one another by rotation.

[0018] Due to the different configurations of the outer electrodes, additional polarity marking, such as labeling, is not required. This allows for easy, correct assembly of the multilayer component, particularly the correct electrical connection of the outer electrodes.

[0019] The outer electrodes each have a height in the direction of the stacking direction of the layers and a width in a direction perpendicular to this. The height and width directions run, for example, parallel to the side surface on which the outer electrodes are arranged.

[0020] In one embodiment, the outer electrodes have the same height but different widths. According to the invention, the width of the first outer electrode is greater than the width of the second outer electrode.

[0021] In a comparative example, which is not covered by the subject matter of the protection sought, the external electrodes differ in their arrangement on the base body. For example, the first external electrode is arranged centrally on a side surface, while the second external electrode is arranged offset toward an edge.

[0022] The multilayer component has, for example, a height, a length and a width, wherein the height represents the dimension of the multilayer component in the stacking direction of the layers, the length represents the dimension from one of the external electrodes to the other of the external electrodes and the width represents the dimension perpendicular to the height and length.

[0023] In one embodiment, the width is greater than the height. For example, the following applies to the dimensions: width x length x height = (5.0 + / - 0.15) x (2.6 + / - 0.15) x (2.4 + / - 0.03) mm 3< . These dimensions are particularly suitable for use as a pressure sensor in an injection valve. In one embodiment, the multilayer component has an odd number of internal electrodes. For example, the number of internal electrodes is five. Depending on the requirements of the output signal, more or fewer internal electrodes may be present. Preferably, the component has at least three internal electrodes.

[0024] The internal electrodes are designed, for example, to be symmetrical with respect to a rotation of 180° around a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis runs in the longitudinal direction of the multilayer component, i.e., from one external electrode to the opposite external electrode. In particular, the entire multilayer component can be designed symmetrically with respect to such a rotation.

[0025] For example, the internal electrodes are designed asymmetrically with respect to a rotation of 180° around a height axis. The height axis runs in the height direction of the multilayer component, i.e., in the stacking direction.

[0026] In one embodiment, the ceramic layers comprise a material based on lead zirconate titanate (PZT). The PZT material can be doped, particularly with Nd. This doping can achieve high stability of the electrical properties under compressive stress. The ceramic can be optimized by selecting the Ti / Zr ratio and thus with regard to the position of the morphotropic phase boundary. This ensures that the multilayer component exhibits a high degree of output signal consistency over its lifetime.

[0027] In one embodiment, the internal electrodes contain silver and palladium. In particular, silver can be present in a proportion of 75 wt.% and palladium in a proportion of 25 wt.%.

[0028] Furthermore, a method for producing a multilayer component is specified. The multilayer component can be configured as described above. For example, in the method, ceramic green sheets are provided, printed with internal electrodes, stacked on top of each other, and sintered together. Subsequently, external electrodes are applied, for example, by sputtering. The multilayer component, in particular the ceramic layers, is then polarized by applying an electrical voltage between the external electrodes.

[0029] Polarization, for example, occurs statically without bias voltage at 1 kV / mm to 3 kV / mm, particularly at 2.5 kV / mm. Polarization can occur at temperatures ranging from 20 °C to 200 °C, particularly at 150 °C. These polarization conditions have proven particularly favorable for the stability of the component's parameters. The parameters can be modified accordingly for specific application requirements.

[0030] Furthermore, a method for operating the multilayer component is specified. The multilayer component is used as a pressure sensor for monitoring pressure in a fuel injector.

[0031] The present disclosure describes several aspects of an invention. All features disclosed with respect to the device or one of the methods are also disclosed correspondingly with respect to the other aspects, even if the respective feature is not explicitly mentioned in the context of the other aspects.

[0032] In the following, the objects described here are explained in more detail using schematic embodiments.

[0033] They show: Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a multilayer component in perspective view, Figure 2 shows the multilayer component from Figure 1 in a side view, Figure 3 the multilayer component made of Figure 1 in a longitudinal section, Figure 4 the multilayer component made of Figure 1 in another side view, Figure 5 the multilayer component made of Figure 1 in a further longitudinal section, Figure 6 the multilayer component made of Figure 1in a plan view, Figure 7 Process steps in the production of a powder for the piezoceramic layers of a multilayer component in a flow chart, Figure 8 Process steps in the production of green films for the piezoceramic layers of a multilayer component in a flow chart, Figure 9 Process steps in the production of a multilayer component from green films in a flow chart, Figure 10 Capacitance values ​​of several samples of a multilayer component before and after cyclic loading, Figure 11 Values ​​for the piezoceramic charge constant of several samples of a multilayer component before and after cyclic loading.

[0034] Preferably, in the following figures, like reference numerals refer to functionally or structurally corresponding parts of the various embodiments.

[0035] Figure 1shows a multilayer component 1, which is designed, for example, as a pressure sensor. Such a pressure sensor can be used, for example, in closed-loop control of the injection quantities in diesel injectors. The pressure sensor can be designed as an NCS sensor. Figure 2 shows the multilayer component 1 in a side view, Figure 3 in a sectional view along the Figure 2 place marked DD, Figure 4 in another side view and Figure 5 in a sectional view along the Figure 4 place marked EE.

[0036] The multilayer component 1 has a base body 2 with a plurality of ceramic layers 3 and internal electrodes 4, 5 (see Figure 4 ). Preferably, all ceramic layers 3 and internal electrodes 4, 5 are sintered together. In particular, the ceramic layers 3 are piezoceramic layers.

[0037] The multilayer component 1 has two external electrodes 6, 7 (see Figure 4 ) which are arranged on opposite side surfaces 8, 9 (see Figure 4 ) of the base body 2. The outer electrodes 6, 7 are formed, for example, as fired-in metallic layers. The inner electrodes 4, 5 are electrically connected alternately in the stacking direction to one of the outer electrodes 6, 7 and are electrically insulated from the other outer electrode 7, 6. In particular, the inner electrodes 4, 5 extend alternately in the stacking direction to one of the side surfaces 8, 9 and are spaced from the other side surface 9, 8.

[0038] The multilayer component 1 has a width B, a height H and a length L. The height H is the extension of the multilayer component 1 in the stacking direction of the ceramic layers 3 and internal electrodes 4, 5. The length L is the extension of the multilayer component 1 from one external electrode 6 to the opposite external electrode 7. The width B is the extension of the multilayer component 1 in a direction perpendicular to the height H and perpendicular to the length L. For example, the width B is greater than the height H and the length L. In particular, the width B can be twice as large as the height H and the length L.

[0039] For example, the width B is in the range from 4.0 to 6.0 mm. In particular, the width B can be 5.0 mm + / - 0.15 mm. For example, the length L is in the range from 2.0 to 3.0 mm. In particular, the length L can be 2.6 mm + / - 0.15. For example, the height H is in the range from 2.0 to 3.0 mm. In particular, the height H can be 2.4 mm + / - 0.03 mm. The multilayer component 1 has, for example, the following dimensions: width B x length L x height H = 5.0 x 2.6 x 2.4 mm 3< .

[0040] The external dimensions of the multilayer component 1 result in particular from specifications regarding the available installation space, for example the possible length L and width B, and requirements regarding the output signal, which can be adjusted, for example, by the height H.

[0041] The ceramic layers 3, for example, comprise a Nd-doped PZT material optimized with respect to the position of the morphotropic phase boundary. For example, the Ti:Zr ratio is approximately 51:49.

[0042] The internal electrodes 4, 5 comprise, for example, an alloy of silver and palladium. In particular, silver can be present in a proportion of 75 wt.% and palladium in a proportion of 25 wt.%. The internal electrodes 4, 5 are applied in layer form to the ceramic green foils and sintered together with the green foils.

[0043] For example, the multilayer component 1 has an odd number of internal electrodes 4, 5. In one embodiment, the multilayer component 1 has a total of five internal electrodes 4, 5. For example, three first internal electrodes 4 are electrically connected to the first external electrode 6, and two second internal electrodes 5 are electrically connected to the second external electrode 7. Accordingly, the multilayer component 1 has four active ceramic layers 3, i.e., four ceramic layers 3 arranged between opposing internal electrodes 4, 5.

[0044] The internal electrodes 4, 5 are arranged, for example, at a distance a in the range of 0.2 to 0.6 mm. In one embodiment, a = 0.4 mm. The layer thickness of the ceramic layers 3 is slightly smaller than the distance a between the internal electrodes 4, 5.

[0045] The multilayer component 1 has an active region 10 arranged between two cover packs 11, 12. Internal electrodes 4, 5 are present in the active region 10, so that when pressure is applied to the ceramic layers 3, an electrical signal is generated due to the piezoelectric effect. No internal electrodes 4, 5 are present in the cover packs 11, 12. The cover packs 11, 12 comprise, for example, the same ceramic as the ceramic layers 3 in the active region 10. The cover packs 11, 12 form the top side 13 and the bottom side 14 of the component.

[0046] For example, the cover packs 11, 12 each have a thickness d in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.6 mm. In one embodiment, d = 0.4 mm.

[0047] The top side 13 and the bottom side 14 are designed, for example, as the active sides of a multilayer component 1 configured as a pressure sensor. When pressure is applied to the top side 13 and / or the bottom side 14, the polarization of the piezoceramic layers 2 changes, generating an electrical signal at the outer electrodes 6, 7.

[0048] The multilayer component 1 has a circumferential isozone 15. The isozone 15 refers to the region of the ceramic layers 3 in the active region 10 that is not arranged between overlapping, oppositely polarized internal electrodes 4, 5. The isozone 15 is formed both on the side surfaces 8, 9, on which the external electrodes 6, 7 are arranged ( Figure 1 and Figure 3 ), as well as on the intermediate side surfaces 16, 17 ( Figure 5). Thus, there are no exposed opposite-polarity internal electrodes 4, 5 on any of the side surfaces 8, 9, 16, 17. This prevents interaction, for example, Ag migration, of exposed opposite-polarity internal electrodes 4, 5 with the environment.

[0049] For example, the isozone 15 has a width b in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. In one embodiment, b = 0.3 mm. The isozone 15 can have a uniform width b on all side surfaces 8, 9, 16, 17.

[0050] The outer electrodes 6, 7 are formed, for example, as sputtered layers. In particular, the outer electrodes 6, 7 can have a sputtered layer made of CrNiAg. The combination of the materials chromium, nickel, and silver in the outer electrodes 6, 7 proves to be particularly favorable both for the adhesive strength of the outer electrodes 6, 7 to the base body 2, in particular to the ceramic, and for further electrical connection, e.g., by soldering. The sputtered layer has a thickness in the range of 0.8 µm, for example.

[0051] When polarizing the component 1, for example, the first outer electrode 6 is connected to a positive pole of a voltage source and the second outer electrode 7 is connected to a negative pole of a voltage source. Accordingly, the first outer electrode 6 can be referred to as the P (positive) electrode and the second outer electrode 7 as the M (negative) electrode.

[0052] Figure 6shows the multilayer component 1 in a top view. In particular, the top side 13 and the outer electrodes 6, 7 are visible.

[0053] The outer electrodes 6, 7 have different dimensions. In particular, the first outer electrode 6 has a width b 1 that is greater than the width b 2 of the second outer electrode 7. For example, the first outer electrode 6 is at least 1.5 times as wide as the second outer electrode 7. In particular, the first outer electrode can be twice as wide as the second outer electrode 7. For example, the first and second outer electrodes 6, 7 have the same heights h (see Figure 4 ) on.

[0054] Both external electrodes 6, 7 are arranged centrally on the respective side surfaces 8, 9. In a comparative example, which is not covered by the subject matter of the protection sought, the polarity marking can also be formed by different arrangements of the external electrodes 6, 7 on the side surfaces 8, 9 and / or by a combination of the dimensions of the external electrodes 6, 7 and the arrangement of the external electrodes 6, 7.

[0055] In particular, the first outer electrode 6 can have a width b 1 = 4 mm + / - 0.4 mm. The second outer electrode 7 can have a width b 2 = 2 mm + / - 0.4 mm. For example, the first and second outer electrodes 6, 7 can have a height h = 2 mm + / - 0.15 mm. The second outer electrode 7, for example, has an approximately square shape, while the first outer electrode 6 has a greater width b 1 than height h. The outer electrodes 6, 7 can have rounded corners.

[0056] Due to the clearly different sizes of the outer electrodes 6, 7, the polarity of the outer electrodes 6, 7 is recognizable without the need for additional polarity marking, such as labeling. For example, the user only receives the information that the larger outer electrode 6 is designed as a P-electrode.

[0057] The multilayer component 1 is particularly constructed such that the detection of the polarity of the outer electrodes 6, 7 enables correct assembly. The inner electrodes 4, 5 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a rotation of 180° around an axis which runs in the longitudinal direction of the multilayer component 1 at half the height and half the width of the multilayer component 1. Thus, the multilayer component 1 can be Figure 1 orientation shown or in an orientation rotated by 180° around the axis without changing the properties.

[0058] The internal electrodes 4, 5 are arranged asymmetrically with respect to a rotation of 180° around an axis that runs in the vertical direction of the multilayer component 1 at half the width and half the length of the multilayer component 1. The correct assembly with respect to this axis is indicated by the different dimensions of the external electrodes 6, 7.

[0059] The Figures 7 to 9 show process steps in the production of a multilayer component, in particular the one described in the previous Figures 1 to 6 multilayer component shown.

[0060] In Figure 7 Process steps in the production of a powder for the ceramic layers 3 are shown.

[0061] A base material, specifically a material based on lead zirconate titanate (PZT), is provided (step 1, technical term "delivery of raw material"). The base material is weighed (step 2, technical term "weighing"), dispersed, and milled (step 3, technical term "dispersing / milling"). Water is then removed and the material dried (step 4, technical term "water removal / drying"). The material is calcined (step 5, technical term "calcination") and milled (step 6, technical term "milling"). This is followed by a further drying step (step 7, technical term "water removal / drying").

[0062] Subsequently, the material is checked to see whether it meets specific quality requirements (step Q, technical term "Q (Quality) Gate"). These quality requirements include, for example, the grain size and composition of the material. If the quality requirements are met, the material is released (step 8, technical term "Delivery Powder").

[0063] In Figure 8 Process steps in the production of foils for the ceramic layers 3 are shown.

[0064] A ceramic powder, for example the one with the Figure 7The powder produced using the process shown, a binder, and solvent are provided (step 1, technical term "Binder / Solvents / Delivery of ceramic powder"). The components are then weighed (step 2, technical term "Weighing of components"), premixed (step 3, technical term "Premixing"), dispersed and milled (step 4, technical term "Dispersing / Milling"), and filtered (step 5, technical term "Filtration"). This is followed by degassing and viscosity adjustment (step 6, technical term "Degassing / Viscosity adjusting") and further filtering (step 7, technical term "Filtration"). The material is then cast into one or more films (step 8, technical term "Tape casting"). Steps 7 and 8 are carried out, for example, in a clean room.

[0065] The film is then checked to see whether it meets specific quality requirements (step Q, technical term "Q-Gate"). These quality requirements include film thickness and elastic modulus. If the quality requirements are met, the film is released (step 9, technical term "Delivery Tape").

[0066] In Figure 9 Process steps in the production of the multilayer component from a film are shown.

[0067] A foil, for example the one with the Figure 8A film produced using the method shown is provided (step 1, technical term "delivery of ceramic tape"). The film is cut into sheets (step 2, technical term "cutting sheets"). Subsequently, to produce the internal electrodes 4, 5, an AgPd paste is printed onto the films and dried (step 3, technical term "AgPd paste / screen printing / drying"). The sheets are stacked on top of each other and pressed together (step 4, technical term "stacking / pressing"). Steps 1 to 4 are carried out, for example, in a clean room.

[0068] The layer stack is cut to size (step 5, technical term "cutting"), the outer edges are rounded by rubbing (step 6, technical term "tumbling"), debindered (step 7, technical term "debinding") and sintered (step 8, technical term "sintering").

[0069] The outer surfaces of the sintered body are then lapped (step 9, technical term "lapping"). In particular, the outer surfaces 8, 9 are lapped, to which the outer electrodes 6, 7 will later be applied ( Figure 3 ). To apply the outer electrodes 6, 7, a sputtering material is provided and sputtered onto the side surfaces 8, 9 (step 10, technical term "sputtering targets / sputtering").

[0070] The multilayer component 1 is then polarized (step 11, technical term "polarization"). Polarization is performed, for example, statically without bias voltage at 2.5 kV / mm. The temperature can be as high as 150°C.

[0071] A final measurement (step 12, technical term "final measurement"), an optical control and packaging of the multilayer components (step 13, technical term "optical control / packaging") are carried out.

[0072] Subsequently, it is checked whether the multilayer component 1 meets specific quality requirements (step Q, technical term "Q-Gate"). These quality requirements include, for example, the d33 value and the geometry of the component. If the quality requirements are met, the multilayer component is released (step 14, technical term "Delivery").

[0073] Figure 10 shows measured values ​​of the capacitance C in µF for several samples Nos. 1 to 6 of a multilayer component 1 designed as a pressure sensor before and after cyclic loading. The multilayer component 1 is, for example, as shown in the Figures 1 to 6 trained and with a procedure according to the Figures 7 to 9 manufactured.

[0074] An initial AM measurement and a final EM measurement were performed, with the multilayer component 1 being subjected to a cyclic load (1e8 cycles) of 150 N at a bias voltage of 200 N between the measurements. The capacitance for samples 1 to 6 ranged from 1.05 µF to 1.10 µF, with a deviation between the initial and final measurements of less than 0.2 µF at 1e8 cycles.

[0075] Figure 11 shows measured values ​​of the piezoelectric charge constant d 33 for several samples No. 1 to 6 of the multilayer component 1 before and after cyclic loading with 150 N at 200 preload.

[0076] The d 33 value was between 160 pC / N and 175 pC / N with a deviation between initial measurement AM and final measurement EM of less than 8 pC / N.

[0077] Overall, measurements of the multilayer component 1 have confirmed a high stability of the output signal.

[0078] The description of the objects specified here is not limited to the individual specific embodiments.

[0079] Rather, the features of the individual embodiments can be combined with one another - as far as technically feasible. List of reference symbols

[0080] 1Multilayer component 2Base body 3Ceramic layer 4First inner electrode 5Second inner electrode 6First outer electrode 7Second outer electrode 8First side surface 9Second side surface 10Active area 11Upper cover package 12Lower cover package 13Top side 14Bottom side 15Isozone 16Side surface 17Side surface aDistance between the inner electrodes dThickness of a cover package bWidth of the isozone b 1 Width of the first outer electrode b 2 Width of the second outer electrode hHeight of the outer electrodes BWidth of the multilayer component HHeight of the multilayer component LLength of the multilayer component AMInitial measurement EMFinal measurement

Claims

1. Multi-layered component, having a main body (2) with a multiplicity of ceramic layers (3) and internal electrodes (4, 5) and having exactly two external electrodes (6, 7) for making contact with the internal electrodes (4, 5), wherein the external electrodes (6, 7) differ in their dimensions in order to indicate their polarity, characterized in that the external electrodes (6, 7), apart from optionally present rounded corners, each have a uniform height (h) in the direction of the stacking direction of the layers (3) and each have a uniform width (b1, b2) in a direction perpendicular thereto, wherein the width (b1) of the first external electrode (6) is greater than the width (b2) of the second external electrode (7).

2. Multi-layered component according to Claim 1, which is in the form of a pressure sensor.

3. Multi-layered component according to either of the preceding claims, which has an odd number of internal electrodes (4, 5).

4. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which the number of internal electrodes (4, 5) is equal to five.

5. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, having a height (H), a length (L) and a width (B), wherein the height (H) denotes the dimension of the multi-layered component (1) in the stacking direction of the layers (3), the length (L) denotes the dimension from one of the external electrodes (6) to the other of the external electrodes (7) and the width (B) denotes the dimension perpendicular to height (H) and length (L), wherein the width (B) is greater than the height (H).

6. Multi-layered component according to Claim 5, with the dimensions width (B) x length (L) x height (H) = (5.0 + / - 0.15) x (2.6 + / - 0.15) x (2.4 + / - 0.03) mm3.

7. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which the ceramic layers (3) contain a PZT ceramic with Nd doping.

8. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which the internal electrodes (4, 5) contain silver-palladium.

9. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which the internal electrodes (4, 5) are arranged at a distance (a) of 0.4 + / - 0.05 mm from one another.

10. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which an isozone (15) has a width (b) of 0.1 to 0.5 mm.

11. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which the external electrodes (6, 7) comprise CrNiAg.

12. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, which is designed to monitor a pressure in a fuel injection valve.

13. Multi-layered component according to one of the preceding claims, in which the width (b1) of the first external electrode (6) is at least 1.5 times as large as the width (b2) of the second external electrode (7).