Multilayer component and use of outer electrodes

A multilayer component comprising:

• a main body having a plurality of ceramic layers and inner electrodes alternately arranged in a stacking direction, wherein the main body has side surfaces situated opposite one another;
• at least two outer electrodes for electrically contacting the inner electrodes;
• and
• a first side face, a second side face, a third side face, a fourth side face, a fifth side face and a sixth side face,
• wherein the outer electrodes have a different polarity,
• wherein the outer electrodes have a different geometric shape and a different size for identifying the different polarity,
• wherein the outer electrodes have an identical height and differ in their width,
• wherein the height is defined as an extension in the stacking direction and the width is defined as an extension in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction,
• wherein a respective outer electrode is arranged centrally on a respective side surface of the main body,
• wherein a first outer electrode of the outer electrodes is arranged only on the first side face of the multilayer component,
• wherein a second outer electrode of the outer electrodes is arranged only on the second side face of the multilayer component,
• wherein the first outer electrode is spaced apart from all edges delimiting the first side face,
• wherein the second outer electrode is spaced apart from all edges delimiting the second side face, and
• wherein each of the third side face, the fourth side face, the fifth side face and the sixth side face of the multilayer component is free of outer electrodes.