Chip level biostable interconnect for implantable medical devices
First Claim
1. A lead connection structure for an implantable medical device, comprising:
- an integrated circuit having a lead bonding region that includes a lead-receiving recessed region; and
a lead conductor having at least a portion thereof bonded in the lead-receiving recessed region.
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Abstract
A lead is connected to an integrated circuit in an implantable medical device in a lead bonding region that includes a lead-receiving recessed region. At least a portion of a lead conductor is bonded in the lead-receiving recessed region, making an electrical and mechanical connection to the integrated circuit that is strong and potentially biostable. In some embodiments, a filler material is provided around the recessed portion of the integrated circuit that receives the lead conductor, and a metal coating is provided around an outer surface of the filler material for additional mechanical stability.
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15 Claims
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1. A lead connection structure for an implantable medical device, comprising:
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an integrated circuit having a lead bonding region that includes a lead-receiving recessed region; and
a lead conductor having at least a portion thereof bonded in the lead-receiving recessed region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15)
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14. A structure for interconnecting a lead to an integrated circuit in an implantable medical device, comprising:
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a lead conductor bonded to the integrated circuit in a lead bonding area;
a non-conductive filler material around the lead conductor in at least the lead bonding area; and
a metal coating around an outer surface of the non-conductive filler material.
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