Challenges to the electronics packaging technologies for the volume integration of components in medical tools and instruments

The electronics packaging in microsystems technology for medical applications includes various tasks. The interdisciplinary approach is the most important basis for the success of a product. For the reliable operation of medical microsystems different factors must be considered. For example the functionalization of a catheter depends on different influence factors. The form factor takes the most important role. For a miniaturized and functional catheter tip, the diameter depends on the medical application. Other factors like the shape, reliability and also the cost must be considered. The paper shows the whole technology carrier of a medical product in relation to the field of electronics packaging. With the help of two examples the requirements for future products will be shown.