3M Advanced Conductor Technology

Presented by Stephen Maki, Don McClure, Chris Merton, Mark Roehrig, Geoff Ringer, and Scott J. Jones, 3M Corporate Research Process Laboratory

The miniaturization of portable electronic devices, including convergence of functions, integration of packaging and pace of innovation demand reduction of weight and thickness of individual components, as well as performance advantages not previously seen. Of particular interest are film-based transparent conductors with high transparency, neutral color, low electrical resistance and minimal visible contrast between patterned and unpatterned regions. In this presentation we will discuss one approach to meeting these requirements for electronic device applications with 3M’s Advanced Conductor Technology.