title: Development of a multichannel implantable connector.
abstract: Further development of active implantable medical devices (AIMDs) coming along with higher channel counts and improved maintainability raises the requirements for implantable connectors in such systems. We developed a concept for an implantable multichannel connector. Contact pads manufactured by laser-structuring that are embedded into a silicone substrate serve as contact partners. Processing features specific to two laser technologies were exploited not only to cut the materials but also to 3D-shape the surfaces of the contact pads. First tests for the long-term behavior show stable contact and isolation properties during 6 weeks of soaking at elevated temperature.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: Juan S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Ordonez
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Stieglitz
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schuettler
mesh_terms: D007834:Lasers; D019736:Prostheses and Implants