Characterization of stretchable serpentine microwave devices for wearable electronics

Tammy Chang, Casey Wojcik, Yewang Su, John A. Rogers, Thomas H. Lee, Jonathan A. Fan

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

Serpentine interconnects, made stretchable by patterning copper traces into serpentine mesh geometries, are attractive for applications in wearable electronics. This paper studies the suitability of these structures for wireless devices at microwave frequencies, where the sub-wavelength dimensions of the serpentine pattern contribute to changes in electrical length and propagation loss. The effects of converting solid metal traces to serpentine geometries are quantified for microwave transmission lines and dipole antennas. In addition, the effects of stretching are characterized and measured for a fabricated dipole antenna.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages211-214
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509063604
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 4 2017
Event2017 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2017 - Honololu, United States
Duration: Jun 4 2017Jun 9 2017

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Other

Other2017 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonololu
Period6/4/176/9/17

Keywords

  • Conformal
  • Serpentine mesh
  • Stretchable
  • Wearable electronics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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