Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZMDeposition & structuring of biocompatible polymers
For more than half a century hermetic cases made of hard materials, such as titanium or ceramics, have been the number one choice for packaging of implantable electronic devices. However in order to maintain safe, reliable contact with tissue the implanted device should be soft like the tissue itself. For these reasons, the Technologies for Bioelectronics Group can offer a variety of non-hermetic packaging solutions for implantable electronic devices including:
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane
- Parylene C in combination with thin ceramics (Al2O3 & TiO2) deposited via atomic layer deposition
- Biocompatible Silicone
These options allow us to package components and systems with a variety of different form-factors.
The best solution will ultimately depend on the specific use case, so feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements in more detail.