Bendy silicon chip paves way for flexible electronic devices

Filed under: Gadgets | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: March 28, 2008 | No Comments

Bendy silicon chip paves way for flexible electronic devices
In just a few short years we will be seeing a range of flexible electronic devices thanks to a new bendy silicon chip. US scientists have designed these new chips and are made from ultra-thin silicon that has been bonded to sheets of rubber and have been folded like a concertina.

According to the Science Journel these flexible stretchy chips will be ideal in a number of products like smart clothing. US scientists are now working on a design for a smart latex glove, which will then be use by surgeons. The glove will be able to measure vital signs as well as blood oxygen levels; this could prove invaluable during an operation.

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