Date of Graduation

8-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Microelectronics-Photonics (MS)

Degree Level

Graduate

Department

Microelectronics-Photonics

Advisor/Mentor

Dr. Ajay P. Malshe

Committee Member

Prof. Ken Vickers

Second Committee Member

Dr. Reeta Vyas

Keywords

Applied sciences, Anisotropic conductive film, Flat flexible cable, RF connectors

Abstract

The current work focused on the study of flexible electronic circuits for use in aerospace applications with emphasis on RF Connectors. The electrical and mechanical performance of the flexible circuits was studied and compared to a standard coaxial cable for feasibility study in avionics space. Also, Anisotropic Conductive Films (ACF) are studied for connecting the flexible RF connectors and their performance studied for electrical and mechanical behavior with change in bonding parameters.

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