An innovative aerosol jet printing (AJP) technology was used for the preparation of an electrochemical amperometric gas sensor for nitrogen dioxide detection. It was demonstrated that this non-contact, direct-write printing process allowed the optimization of the platinum electrode platform on a&...

This paper describes an initial experiment involving the action of an electric field on carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The spatial orientation of nanotubes is assumed due to the influence of electric field. An arrangement of nanotubes could provide better sensor properties of carbon nanotubes...

This publication is a follow-up to the study of an embroidered temperature sensor based on the hybrid resistive thread. It is necessary to be able to create a reliable electrical contact of the resistive thread by techniques which will be suitable for textile series production...

This paper describes the developed system for testing and evaluating the thermal comfort of smart textiles clothing. The system is based on a hardware unit which is able to send data to the developed application for an Android smartphone over the low energy Bluetooth. The ...

With the increasing use of Smart Textile products, there is currently a great deal of effort to increase the quality (mechanical, chemical and electrical) of electrical interconnection of hybrid conductive threads. This paper focuses on two techniques of the interconnection of hybrid co...

This article presents a research focused on a conformal coating used for printed circuit board (PCB) protection. Conformal coatings are an integral part of electronic assemblies to increase resistance to the effects of harmful environments and to improve reliability. An experiment for i...

The paper deals with high humidity and high temperature ageing reliability of joints soldered / glued by non-conductive adhesive (NCA) onto the conductive ribbon. The prepared samples were accelerated aged at 85°C temperature and 85% RH for 1000 hours. The main goal of the...

This paper describes the testing of soldering on flexible substrates (PET, Kapton) with fully printed silver conductive pattern. Prior to testing, the technological process was mapped and modeled using a software tool, called ARIS. In the next step all possible causes were defined ...

The paper deals with temperature ageing reliability of joints glued by non-conductive adhesive (NCA) onto the conductive ribbon. The samples prepared with NCA were accelerated aged at 85°C temperature for 1000 hours. The samples were also stretched on 150% of their relaxed length d...

The range of available materials to be used in the field of Smart textile is vast, but not thoroughly analysed in depth. This paper presents analysis and testing of textile materials suitable for tensiometric functioning in Smart textile applications. The research was focused on&#x...

This paper deals with contacting of the standard electrical SMD components on the textile substrates. SMD components are contacted and also encapsulated in one single step by a thermo-compress method. SMD components are embedded and fixed in the cavities of the plastic housing made...

This paper presents research focused on the development of an e-textile piano made by several textile technologies. The textile piano was designed to combine different ways of contacting, such as embroidery, soldering, gluing, thermo-transfer. A blue cotton fabric was used as a substrat...

This paper presents research focused on realisation and the testing of wire to Ag printed pad interconnections realised on flexible substrates. The research was concentrated mainly on the development of highly reliable resistance spot welded interconnection technology. The mechanically crimped co...

This paper is focused on the measurement of resistance by transferring its value to frequency. The employed integrative comparative method (ICM) based on RC charging circuit is suitable for IoT applications thanks to its low power consumption. The practical implementation of the method&...

This paper is focused on copper-filled vias realized by prospective Thick Printed Copper (TPC) technology. TPC technology can be used for power electronics substrate manufacturing instead of conventional metallization techniques (DBC or AMB). This technology enables the realization of complex int...

This article deals with the issue of selected polymer composites consisting of a thermoset matrix and reinforcing glass fibers. These composites are designed for high voltage applications as an electrical insulating material with high mechanical durability. Three composites with a significantly&#...

Partial discharge (PD) measurement at DC voltage becomes more and more important due to the increased application of HVDC components in electrical power systems. Numerous studies of PD behaviour on various type of insulation at DC have been currently performed to find out appropria...

Natural and synthetic esters will be more and more applied as an alternative fluid to the commonly used mineral oil. The application in electrical apparatus needs, at least, the same withstand ability against electrical breakdown or partial discharge (PD) activities as given by the...