Biocompatible Bonding Method and Electronics Package Suitable for Implantation
First Claim
1. A method of making an implantable device comprising:
- providing a substrate containing electrically conductive feedthroughs forming electrically conductive pads on a first side of said substrate;
providing a flexible electrical circuit having contacts;
applying electrically conductive adhesive to said electrically conductive pads;
applying electrically conductive adhesive to said contacts;
aligning and contacting said bond pads with said contacts;
curing said electrically conductive adhesive.
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a method of bonding a hermetically sealed electronics package to an electrode or a flexible circuit and the resulting electronics package that is suitable for implantation in living tissue, for a retinal or cortical electrode array to enable restoration of sight to certain non-sighted individuals. The hermetically sealed electronics package is directly bonded to the flex circuit or electrode by electroplating a biocompatible material, such as platinum or gold, effectively forming a plated rivet-shaped connection, which bonds the flex circuit to the electronics package. The resulting electronic device is biocompatible and is suitable for long-term implantation in living tissue.
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1. A method of making an implantable device comprising:
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providing a substrate containing electrically conductive feedthroughs forming electrically conductive pads on a first side of said substrate; providing a flexible electrical circuit having contacts; applying electrically conductive adhesive to said electrically conductive pads; applying electrically conductive adhesive to said contacts; aligning and contacting said bond pads with said contacts; curing said electrically conductive adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of making an implantable device comprising:
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providing a substrate containing electrically conductive feedthroughs forming electrically conductive pads on a first side of said substrate; forming an electrical circuit on a second side of said substrate; bonding a cover to said second side of said substrate forming a hermetic package around said electrical circuit. providing a flexible electrical circuit having contacts; applying electrically conductive adhesive to said electrically conductive pads; applying electrically conductive adhesive to said contacts; aligning and contacting said bond pads with said contacts; curing said electrically conductive adhesive. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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