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An interconnect of flexible and foldable devices based on advanced electronics requires high electrical conductivity, flexibility, adhesiveness on a plastic substrate, and efficient productivity. In this study, we investigated the applicability of a conductive polymer/metal composite to the interconnect of flexible devices. By combining an inkjet process and a photochemical reaction, micropatterns of a polypyrrole/silver composite were formed on flexible plastic substrates with an average linewidth of approximately 70 µm within 10 min. The conductivity of the composite was improved to 6.0 × 102 Ω−1·cm−1. From these results, it is expected that the conducting polymer/metal composite can be applied to the microwiring of flexible electronic devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Room-temperature microjoining in air ambient has been achieved by using a cone-shaped Au microbump with ultrasonic application. In situ observation of ultrasonic bonding is performed using a high-speed camera to investigate the dynamics of the bonding process. “Softening” of the bump under ultrasonic application is observed. It is suggested that bonding is achieved within 50 ms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We newly introduce a compliant rim to realize hermetic sealing of electronic components at low temperature. The compliant rim easily deforms under pressing load owing to its cone-shaped cross section and, therefore, intermetallic bonding can be performed at low temperature. We demonstrate the room-temperature vacuum sealing using the compliant rim made of Au with the aid of ultrasonic vibration of submicron amplitude. A test vehicle fabricated using silicon and glass showed that the air leak rate of the room-temperature sealing was well below 1 × 10−12 Pa·m3/s, which is sufficiently low for use in vacuum packaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]