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Stretchable electronics for am bient applications

Stretchable electronics for am bient applications. F. Bossuyt , T. Vervust , F. Axisa , J. Vanfleteren. Frederick.Bossuyt@elis.ugent.be. CMST - Ghent University – Technologiepark 914A, 9052 Zwijnaarde. www.stella-project.de. Stretchable electronics technology overview.

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Stretchable electronics for am bient applications

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  1. Stretchable electronics for ambient applications F. Bossuyt, T. Vervust, F. Axisa, J. Vanfleteren Frederick.Bossuyt@elis.ugent.be CMST - Ghent University – Technologiepark 914A, 9052 Zwijnaarde www.stella-project.de Stretchable electronics technology overview Functional flexible islands connected with stretchable interconnections embedded in a stretchable polymer Sensors, actuators,.. Stretchable copper meanders Polyimide supported meanders Smooth polymer shapes Standard SMD components Smooth flex-stretch transitions Completely mouldedin polymer Polyimide supported islands Technology characteristics & highlights Process overview Applications • Smart textiles • Intelligent bandages • Drug delivery systems • Artificial organs • Strain absorbing systems • Robotic skins • Large area sensor arrays • Ambient actuators • Conformable lighting Copper (9µm - 18µm – 35µm - 70µm)20 µm polyimide meander- and flexible island support Meander density:5 lines/cm Min. line width: 100 µm Reflow soldering (SAC), Adhesives Polymer type: PDMS Thickness of base polymer: >200 µm Size of sheet processing: 10 cm x 10 cm Copper sheet • PCB-manufacturing steps on rigid board till moulding • Testing and repairing capability before moulding • Breathability possible by moulding • Washable • 2500 times stretchable @ 10% Polyimide patterning Demonstrators PCB manufacturing steps on carrier Top moulding Inductive link Philips Activity monitor LED-band Carrier removal Temperature sensors VerhaertBabymonitor Stretchable LED-matrix Bottom moulding

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