Wireless ECG Circuit on Flexible Material: A Preliminary Study

Authors

  • N. S. Sahar Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  • N. A. Abdul-Kadir Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  • W. H. Chan Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • E. L. M. Su Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  • F. K. Che Harun Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Flexible Circuit, Silicon Rubber, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Vinyl Cutter, Wireless ECG System,

Abstract

Flexible printed circuit is rapidly developing in the electronics industry. However, the circuit substrate of flexible materials limited due to its temperature limitation characteristics. In this study, two flexible materials were tested: a silicon rubber and a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The effectiveness of the fabrication process on both materials was compared using a vinyl cutter. Results showed that the TPU material is better for the fabrication process due to the roughness of its surface which is higher than silicon rubber that makes the adhesion of the copper tape stronger on the surface.

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Published

2018-05-31

How to Cite

Sahar, N. S., Abdul-Kadir, N. A., Chan, W. H., Su, E. L. M., & Che Harun, F. K. (2018). Wireless ECG Circuit on Flexible Material: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-17), 43–46. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/4162

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