Electrical Multi-layer Component

A piezoelectric multi-layer component, comprising:

• a plurality of ceramic layers having a first mechanical tensile strength;
• and
• one or more electrode layers at least partially surrounded by the plurality of ceramic layers and having a material structure having a second mechanical tensile strength,
• wherein the material structure is changed relative to the plurality of ceramic layers and reduces the second mechanical tensile strength to less than the first mechanical tensile strength.