Abstract:
A surface mount type piezoelectric vibrator comprises a piezoelectric vibrator piece having an electrode, an airtight container made of glass or a ceramic material for encapsulating the piezoelectric vibrator piece, and an external terminal formed on an exterior surface of the airtight container and connected to the electrode of the piezoelectric vibrator piece. The external terminal comprises a metal alloy of Ni and Cr. A film of Au is formed on a surface of the metal alloy of Ni and Cr.