Evaluation of Aerosol, Superfine Inkjet, and Photolithography Printing Techniques for Metallization of Application Specific Printed Electronic Circuits

Mashayekhi, Mohammad; Winchester, Lee C.; Evans, Louise; Pease, Tim; Laurila, Mika-Matti; Mäntysalo, Matti; Ogier, Simon; Terés, Lluís; Carrabina, Jordi

doi:10.1109/ted.2016.2522388

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“…Although AJP has been shown useful in the production of fine pitch interconnects, Mashayekhi et al [46] argue that it is limited when producing tracks with lengths less than 100 μm. During a comparison of printing techniques for electronic applications, their work shows that the characteristic bulges at the end of AJP tracks coalesce and form a droplet-like deposition, effectively limiting the print resolution [46].…”

Section: Interconnectsmentioning

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A review of aerosol jet printing—a non-traditional hybrid process for micro-manufacturing

Wilkinson

Smith

Kay

et al. 2019

Int J Adv Manuf Technol

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Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP) is an emerging contactless direct write approach aimed at the production of fine features on a wide range of substrates. Originally developed for the manufacture of electronic circuitry, the technology has been explored for a range of applications, including, active and passive electronic components, actuators, sensors, as well as a variety of selective chemical and biological responses. Freeform deposition, coupled with a relatively large stand-off distance, is enabling researchers to produce devices with increased geometric complexity compared to conventional manufacturing or more commonly used direct write approaches. Wide material compatibility, high resolution and independence of orientation have provided novelty in a number of applications when AJP is conducted as a digitally driven approach for integrated manufacture. This overview of the technology will summarise the underlying principles of AJP, review applications of the technology and discuss the hurdles to more widespread industry adoption. Finally, this paper will hypothesise where gains may be realised through this assistive manufacturing process.

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Section: Interconnectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of aerosol jet printing—a non-traditional hybrid process for micro-manufacturing

Wilkinson

Smith

Kay

et al. 2019

Int J Adv Manuf Technol

312

235

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“…Examples are: 1) user-customizable logic paper with sea-of-transmission-gates of organic CMOS and inkjet printed interconnects [151]; 2) programmable logic circuits (PAL) for functional integrated smart plastic systems [106]; 3) print-programmable read-only memory [152]; and 4) inkjet-configurable gate arrays with high-resolution OTFTs and inkjet printed interconnecting dots [153].…”

Section: E Eda Tools and Design Kitsmentioning

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Current Status and Opportunities of Organic Thin-Film Transistor Technologies

Guo

Ogier³

et al. 2017

IEEE Trans. Electron Devices

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-Attributed to its advantages of super mechanical flexibility, very low-temperature processing, and compatibility with low cost and high throughput manufacturing, organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) technology is able to bring electrical, mechanical, and industrial benefits to a wide range of new applications by activating nonflat surfaces with flexible displays, sensors, and other electronic functions. Despite both strong application demand and these significant technological advances, there is still a gap to be filled for OTFT technology to be widely commercially adopted. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current status of OTFT technologies ranging from material, device, process, and integration, to design and system applications, and clarifies the real challenges behind to be addressed.

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“…Common contact-based printing technologies include gravure printing, offset printing, flexographic printing, micro-contact printing, and offset lithography printing. Non-contact printing techniques include screen-printing, slot-die coating, and inkjet printing [4,5,6]. …”

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Experimental Characterization of Inkjet-Printed Stretchable Circuits for Wearable Sensor Applications

Abu-Khalaf

Saraireh

Eisa

et al. 2018

Sensors

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This paper introduces a cost-effective method for the fabrication of stretchable circuits on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) using inkjet printing of silver nanoparticle ink. The fabrication method, presented here, allows for the development of fully stretchable and wearable sensors. Inkjet-printed sinusoidal and horseshoe patterns are experimentally characterized in terms of the effect of their geometry on stretchability, while maintaining adequate electrical conductivity. The optimal fabricated circuit, with a horseshoe pattern at an angle of 45°, is capable of undergoing an axial stretch up to a strain of 25% with a resistance under 800 Ω. The conductivity of the circuit is fully reversible once it is returned to its pre-stretching state. The circuit could also undergo up to 3000 stretching cycles without exhibiting a significant change in its conductivity. In addition, the successful development of a novel inkjet-printed fully stretchable and wearable version of the conventional pulse oximeter is demonstrated. Finally, the resulting sensor is evaluated in comparison to its commercially available counterpart.

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Evaluation of Aerosol, Superfine Inkjet, and Photolithography Printing Techniques for Metallization of Application Specific Printed Electronic Circuits

Cited by 29 publications

References 33 publications

A review of aerosol jet printing—a non-traditional hybrid process for micro-manufacturing

A review of aerosol jet printing—a non-traditional hybrid process for micro-manufacturing

Current Status and Opportunities of Organic Thin-Film Transistor Technologies

Experimental Characterization of Inkjet-Printed Stretchable Circuits for Wearable Sensor Applications

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