Application case of PET copper plated film as a conductive material in flexible electronic devices

With the rapid development of flexible electronic technology, flexible electronic devices have shown wide application prospects in fields such as information, energy, healthcare, and defense due to their unique deformability and portability.PET copper plated filmAs a functional thin film material, its excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and good processing performance have attracted increasing attention for its application as a conductive material in flexible electronic devices. This article will explore the application and advantages of PET copper plated film in flexible electronic devices through specific cases.

Experimental background

Experimental materials:

• Advanced Institute (Shenzhen) Technology Co., LtdThe research platinum brand PET copper plated film provided
• Traditional copper foil
• Flexible substrate materials (such as PI, PET, etc.)
• Electronic components (such as resistors, capacitors, LEDs, etc.)

Experimental equipment:

• vacuum coater
• Precision cutting machine
• electron microscope
• Conductivity tester

Experimental case

Case 1: Flexible Touch Screen

1. Experimental steps:
   • Using a precision cutting machine toYanbo brand PET copper plated filmCut into the desired shape and size.
   • Attach PET copper plated film onto a flexible substrate using vacuum coating technology.
   • Arrange electronic components on PET copper plated film to form a touch screen circuit.
   • Test the conductivity and flexibility of the touch screen.
2. Data comparison:
   • Conductivity: The conductivity resistance of PET copper plated touch screen is 10 Ω/sq, while the conductivity resistance of traditional copper foil touch screen is 12 Ω/sq.
   • Flexibility: After 1000 bending tests, there was no significant change in the conductivity of the PET copper plated touch screen, while the conductivity resistance of the traditional copper foil touch screen increased by 5%.
3. Conclusion: The application of PET copper plated film in flexible touch screens not only improves conductivity, but also significantly enhances the flexibility and durability of touch screens.

Case 2: Flexible solar panels

1. Experimental steps:
   • Using the research platinum brand PET copper plated film as a conductive layer, it is bonded to the positive and negative electrodes of a flexible solar panel through vacuum coating technology.
   • Test the power generation efficiency and weather resistance of solar panels.
2. Data comparison:
   • Power generation efficiency: The power generation efficiency of PET copper plated film solar panels is 15%, which is comparable to traditional copper foil solar panels.
   • Weather resistance: After 6 months of outdoor exposure testing, the power generation efficiency of PET copper plated solar panels decreased by 2%, while the power generation efficiency of traditional copper foil solar panels decreased by 5%.
3. Conclusion: The application of PET copper plated film in flexible solar panels not only maintains high power generation efficiency, but also significantly improves the weather resistance and service life of solar panels.

Case Three: Flexible RFID Tags

1. Experimental steps:
   • Use research platinum brand PET copper plated film as the conductive antenna for RFID tags.
   • Test the reading distance and stability of RFID tags.
2. Data comparison:
   • Reading distance: The reading distance of PET copper plated RFID tags is 5 meters, which is equivalent to traditional copper foil RFID tags.
   • Stability: After 1000 bending tests, there was no significant change in the reading distance of PET copper plated RFID tags, while the reading distance of traditional copper foil RFID tags decreased by 10%.
3. Conclusion:PET copper plated filmThe application of flexible RFID tags not only maintains a high reading distance, but also significantly improves the stability and durability of RFID tags.

Experimental Summary

Through the above experimental cases, it can be seen that PET copper plated film plays a crucial role in flexible electronic devicesconducting materialHas significant advantages. Its excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and good processing performance have made PET copper plated film widely used in fields such as flexible touch screens, flexible solar panels, and flexible RFID tags. Compared with traditional copper foil, PET copper plated film not only improves the performance of flexible electronic devices, but also significantly enhances their flexibility and durability.

Future prospects

With the continuous development of flexible electronic technology, the application prospects of PET copper plated film in flexible electronic devices will be even broader. In the future, the application of PET copper plated film in flexible displays, flexible sensors, and flexible energy storage devices can be further explored, injecting new vitality into the development of the flexible electronics industry.

The above data is for reference only, and specific performance may vary due to production processes and product specifications.