Smart Electronic Systems

Taking a systems-level view, this book examines organic and inorganic materials side by side and shows how printed electronics can be combined with conventional silicon circuitry. It begins with an overview of the field before moving into the substances and fabrication methods involved. Readers encounter conductors, semiconductors and insulators, along with substrates ranging from paper to plastic.

Later chapters break printed electronics down into its core components. The closing section turns to emerging uses and technologies, including wearable devices, RFID tags and flexible circuit boards.

The work is aimed at a wide professional and academic readership, from industry and university audiences. It will appeal to mechanical engineers, ink developers, chemists and electronics engineers alike.