Arbitrarily Shaped 2.5D Circuits using Stretchable Interconnects Embedded in Thermoplastic Polymers

作者:Plovie Bart; Yang Yang; Guillaume Joren; Dunphy Sheila; Dhaenens Kristof; van Put Steven; Vandecasteele Bjorn; Vervust Thomas; Bossuyt Frederick; Vanfleteren Jan
来源:Advanced Engineering Materials, 2017, 19(8): 1700032.
DOI:10.1002/adem.201700032

摘要

A method to fabricate thermoplastically deformable electronic circuits is presented, with the intent of achieving low-cost 2.5D free-form rigid smart objects. This by utilizing existing flexible circuit technology based stretchable circuits, in combination with thermoplastic materials. After fabricating the circuit in a flat state, a thermoforming step shapes the device by heating it beyond its glass transition temperature, and pushing it against a mold. Preliminary tests show the feasibility to fabricate simple circuits using off-the-shelf circuit components; showing a minimal decrease in conductivity of the polyimide supported copper-based interconnects.

  • 出版日期2017-8