Anisotropic conductor and method of fabrication thereof

US9187314B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Ando Feyh · Palo Alto, US
• Fabian Purkl · Gerlingen, DE
• Ashwin Samarao · Sunnyvale, US
• Gary Yama · Mountain View, US
• Gary O'Brien · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 17, 2015
• Expiry date: Mar 7, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H10N70/8833
• WIPO field: Micro-structural and nano-technology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An anisotropic conductor and a method of fabrication thereof. The anisotropic conductor includes an insulating matrix and a plurality of nanoparticles disposed therein. A first portion of the plurality of nanoparticles provides a conductor when subjected to a voltage and/or current pulse. A second portion of the plurality of the nanoparticles does not form a conductor when the voltage and or current pulse is applied to the first portion. The anisotropic conductor forms a conductive path between conductors of electronic devices, components, and systems, including microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, components, and systems.