Method Makes Transistors and Electronic Devices from Thread

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  • TBMG-35467
Published November 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A transistor has been made from linen thread, enabling the creation of electronic devices made entirely of thin threads that could be woven into fabric, worn on the skin, or implanted surgically for diagnostic monitoring. The flexible electronic devices could enable a range of applications that conform to different shapes and allow free movement without compromising function.