The more wearables need to fit our bodies and mold after our figure, the better, more flexible and yet equally efficient their circuits have to be. Zhenqiang “Jack” Ma and his team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison realised that and built the quickest, most flexbile integrated circuits in the world #hardwaremagic
Their unique structure made up of two extremely small power transmission lines that follow an S shape repeatedly, until it forms a pattern, is the reason why they are more powerful than previous technology. That sinuous shape allows them to stretch without losing current, thus keeping a strong line throughout, and avoid interference from the outside.
At just 25 mirometers thick, the circuits are remarkably light, being able to be worn by patients as temporary tattoos or used in any flexible, thin wearable electronic. In the first case, patients could go on with their lives knowing doctors can keep tabs on them from a distance, without the need of cables, wires or even their presence.
We can’t wait to celebrate the moment they reach the market under the hood of some cool, innovative wearable.
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