Scientists create world's fastest stretchable, wearable integrated circuit
These circuits can also be used in wearable devices that stick to the skin like temporary tattoos.
A team of US research engineers has just developed the world’s fastest stretchable, wearable integrated circuits, which has the capability to drastically revolutionise Internet of Things.
According to several media reports, a team led by Zhenqiang ‘Jack’ Ma from the University of Wisconsin-Madison developed the integrated circuits taking cues from twisted-pair telephone cables.
These stretchable integrated circuits can operate at radio frequency levels (40GHz) much higher than other ones. Also, the new innovative circuit are far thinner in dimension in contrast to other stretchable transmission lines with a width of just 25 micrometres.
A study published in the Journal Advanced Functional Materials, pointed out that the new integrated circuits are small enough to be highly efficient in epidermal electronic systems, among numerous other applications. In a layman’s term, the new creation will serve as a great podium for wearable tech manufacturers, mainly to create devices that utilise 5G.
These circuits can also be used in wearable devices that stick to the skin like temporary tattoos. As the circuits have the capability to enhance wireless speed, these can help in better patient monitors, with the need for any cables and cords.