Abstract:
A circuit board is described which includes a layer composite with at least one dielectric layer which includes a planar extension in parallel with respect to an xy-plane which is spanned by an x-axis and a y-axis perpendicular thereto, and which includes a layer thickness along a z-axis which is perpendicular with respect to the x-axis and to the y-axis; and at least one metallic layer which is attached to the dielectric layer in a planar manner. The layer composite along the z-axis is free from a symmetry plane which is oriented in parallel with respect to the xy-plane, and the dielectric layer includes a dielectric material which has an elastic modulus E in a range between 1 and 20 GPa and along the x-axis and along the y-axis a coefficient of thermal expansion in a range between 0 and 17 ppm/K. A method of manufacturing such a circuit board is also described. Further, a method of manufacturing a circuit board structure comprising two asymmetric circuit boards and a method of manufacturing two processed asymmetric circuit boards from a larger circuit board structure is described.
Abstract:
A circuit board and a method of manufacturing a circuit board or two circuit boards are illustrated and described. The circuit board includes (a) a dielectric layer with a planar extension in parallel with respect to an xy-plane which is spanned by an x-axis and a y-axis perpendicular thereto and a layer thickness along a z-direction which is perpendicular with respect to the x-axis and to the y-axis; (b) a metallic layer which is attached to the dielectric layer in a planar manner; and (c) a component which is embedded in the dielectric layer and/or in a dielectric core-layer of the circuit board. The dielectric layer includes a dielectric material which has (i) an elastic modulus E in a range between 1 and 20 GPa and (ii) a coefficient of thermal expansion in a range between 0 and 17 ppm/K along the x-axis and along the y-axis.
Abstract:
According to at least one aspect, a lighting device is provided. The lighting device comprises a circuit board, an LED mounted to the circuit board that is configured to emit light with an angular CCT deviation, a lens assembly mounted to the circuit board over the LED and configured to receive the light emitted from the LED and reduce the angular CCT deviation of the light received from the LED to make a color temperature of the light received from the LED more uniform, and an elastomer encapsulating at least part of the circuit board that is separate and distinct from the lens assembly.
Abstract:
A substrate comprises: a first insulating layer; a second insulating layer having an elastic modulus that is different from an elastic modulus of the first insulating layer; and a core layer that is sandwiched by the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer, and is more rigid than the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer.
Abstract:
An example stretchable device is described that includes electrical contacts and an interconnect coupling the electrical contacts. The interconnect has a meander-shaped configuration that includes at least one nested serpentine-shaped feature. The interconnect can be conductive or non-conductive. The meander-shaped configuration can be a serpentine structure, providing a serpentine-in-serpentine configuration.
Abstract:
Disclosed are appendage mountable electronic systems and related methods for covering and conforming to an appendage surface. A flexible or stretchable substrate has an inner surface for receiving an appendage, including an appendage having a curved surface, and an opposed outer surface that is accessible to external surfaces. A stretchable or flexible electronic device is supported by the substrate inner and/or outer surface, depending on the application of interest. The electronic device in combination with the substrate provides a net bending stiffness to facilitate conformal contact between the inner surface and a surface of the appendage provided within the enclosure. In an aspect, the system is capable of surface flipping without adversely impacting electronic device functionality, such as electronic devices comprising arrays of sensors, actuators, or both sensors and actuators.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods are provided for flexible, stretchable, wearable electronics. In an example, an apparatus for providing flexible and stretchable conductors can include a first elastomer layer, conductive ink applied to the first elastomer layer, and an adhesive layer, in cooperation with the first elastomer layer, configured to encapsulate the conductive ink, the adhesive layer further configured to allow the apparatus to be attached to a second apparatus.
Abstract:
A flexible circuit electrode array with more than one layer of metal traces comprising: a polymer base layer; more than one layer of metal traces, separated by polymer layers, deposited on said polymer base layer, including electrodes suitable to stimulate neural tissue; and a polymer top layer deposited on said polymer base layer and said metal traces. Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow.
Abstract:
An electronic patch includes a foldable circuit layer that includes a foldable network that includes comprising: a plurality of electronic modules comprising a plurality of electronic components, and flexible straps that connect the plurality of electronic modules, wherein the flexible straps comprise conductive circuit that are conductively connected with the plurality of electronic components in the plurality of electronic modules. Neighboring electronic modules can undulate in opposite directions normal to the foldable circuit layer. The electronic patch also includes an elastic layer that encloses the foldable circuit layer.
Abstract:
Provided is a manufacturing process for electronic circuit components such as bare dies, and packaged integrated chips, among others, where the surface of the electronic circuit component is at the same level as the associated substrate, the surface of the electronic circuit component holding connection pads. A gap exists between the electronic circuit component, and the end of an opening within the substrate. This gap is filled with a filler material, such as a bonding material. The bonding material also used to encapsulate or bond together the back side of the substrate and electronic circuit component. During the manufacturing process, the front surface of the electronic circuit component (which includes the contact pads) and the front surface of the substrate which includes electronic circuitry are held in an adhesive relationship by a flat material having an upper surface which includes adhesive or sticky material (such as PDMS). Once the flat material is removed the planar flat or level upper surface can readily accept the formation of conductive traces by the use of inkjet printing or other technologies.