Title :
Ultra-thin, flexible electronics
Author :
McPherson, Ryan ; Dean, Robert ; Johnson, R. Wayne ; Castillo, Linda Del
Author_Institution :
ECE Dept., Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL, USA
Abstract :
Ultra-thin, flexible electronics are advantageous for integration into biomedical sensors, wearable electronics, multifunction surfaces and low profile applications. Although flexible interconnects have been successfully demonstrated for these applications, the embedding of thinned, flexible semiconductor die will greatly enhance the application of this technology. Die thinning, thin multilayer substrates and the elimination of solder joints are required to meet the thickness targets for these applications. A process sequence has been developed to achieve final thicknesses of 35-75 mum.
Keywords :
elemental semiconductors; flexible electronics; integrated circuit packaging; microassembling; multilayers; polymer films; semiconductor device packaging; silicon; substrates; Si; die packaging; die thinning; embedded thinned silicon die; flexible semiconductor die; polyimide; thin multilayer substrates; ultrathin flexible electronics; Assembly; Biomedical monitoring; Chemical industry; Electronics packaging; Fabrication; Fixtures; Flexible electronics; Patient monitoring; Silicon; Wafer bonding;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 2009. ECTC 2009. 59th
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4475-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0569-5503
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.2009.5074075