Interlaced circuits for multidirectional stretchable electronics

Qiao Li, Xiaoming Tao, Tao Hua

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Abstract

Stretchable electronic circuits have the potential to the fields where electronics have to be conformable, deformable and stretchable into three dimensional surfaces. In this work, an "interlaced" structure is developed for multidirectional stretchable circuit. The shape of the conductor is loop-like configuration. A knitted structure is employed for the elastic substrate due to its flexibility, high stretchability, low cost and simple fabrication. The electro-mechanical behavior of the interlaced circuit is investigated in three different directions, i.e., 0-degree, 45-degree, and 90-degree, respectively. A significant improvement in stretchability is achieved in 0-degree direction. Then, a preliminary theoretical analysis is made in the electro-mechanical mechanism of the interlaced circuit. From the experimental investigation and theoretical analysis, it is found that the interlaced structure gives the conductor more freedom to move in the substrate, decreasing the stress concentration in the crest and trough parts of the loop when it is stretched.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStretchable Electronics and Conformal Biointerfaces
Pages35-41
Number of pages7
Volume1271
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2010
Event2010 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 5 Apr 20109 Apr 2010

Conference

Conference2010 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period5/04/109/04/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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