Fabrication of Force Sensor Circuits on Wearable Conductive Textiles. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Usma, C.; Kouzani, A.Z.; Chua, J.J.C.; Arogbonlo, A.; Adams, S.; Gibson, I.
• Is Part Of: Procedia technology. Volume 20(2015)
• Page Start: 263
• Page End: 269
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: Wearable technology -- Pressure Sensors -- Etching -- E-textile -- Bioplotter -- SAC alloy.; Technology -- Congresses; Technology -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Technology; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.protcy.2015.07.042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-0173

Abstract

Abstract: This paper discusses design and fabrication processes in the development of a wearable and flexible conductive resistive sensor. The design and development of the sensor involve the use of Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC)plated Nylon fabric, precisionfused deposition modeling(FDM) using silicone and petrolatum for etch-resistant masks using the EnvisionTEC GmbH Bioplotter, and wet etching using Chromium, Ammonium Persulphate, and Salt-Vinegar etching solutions. Preliminary testing with other mask types, development processes, and sensor design approaches for various applications are discussed.