INK JET PRINTING IN THICK FILM HYBRID MICROELECTRONICS
Abstract
Application of computer controlled ink jet printing in hybrid microelectronics is demonstrated to be feasible. The advantages of ink jet printing over conventional screen printing in hybrid circuit manufacture are discussed. The hardware and software of an ink jet printing system for thick film hybrids have been implemented. The MOD ink system suitable for the ink jet printing has been studied. Experiments related with printing thick film microcircuits have been conducted. Mathematical models of an ink jet to describe the characteristics of ink flow were derived. The front surface metallization of terrestrial flat array solar cells can be fabricated by using the ink jet printing and metallo-organic silver ink. The research results of hybrid ink jet printing and the printed solar cells are demonstrated. The detailed plan of further research in this area is given.
Degree
Ph.D.
Subject Area
Electrical engineering
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