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Multi-layer RF capacitors on flexible substrates utilizing inkjet printed dielectric polymers

  • Benjamin S. Cook
  • , James R. Cooper
  • , Manos M. Tentzeris

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    Abstract

    Flexible multi-layer inkjet printed capacitors that have a self resonant frequency above 3 GHz are demonstrated for the first time utilizing two custom formulated polymer-based dielectric inks. The formulation and characterization of both dielectric inks for optimal viscosity and film thickness are performed. The frequency dependent capacitance and quality factor (Q) are presented along with a study on the repeatability and measures to improve the quality factor of printed passives.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number6528029
    Pages (from-to)353-355
    Number of pages3
    JournalIEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters
    Volume23
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 2013
    Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • Flexible substrates
    • Inkjet printed capacitors
    • Inkjet printing
    • Multi-layer capacitor
    • RF passives

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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