Solders are the most conductive electrical connection but adhesion to wearable and conformable materials can be problematic. They can be rigid and require both an underfill adhesive and a post bond encapsulation.
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Arduino board can be sewn into fabric for e-textiles
The LilyPad Arduino USB board is designed for e-textiles and wearables projects. They can be sewn into fabric and to power supplies, sensors and actuators with conductive thread. The board can be attached directly to a computer using only a micro USB cable. The LilyPad Arduino USB microcontroller board is available from Cool Components.
Easy locking connector is a tonic for home healthcare
Designed to be easy to use, intuitively pluggable and safe, the 570 series easy locking connector (ELC) from binder is recommended for sensitive homecare applications. It has been engineered to be robust and bio-compatible and meets the requirements for electromechanical connectivity in medical devices.
Waterproof pressure sensors resist organic constituents in gases
Waterproof pressure sensors have been added to Alps Alpine’s pressure sensor range, starting mass production of a new waterproof pressure sensor that retains existing water resistance performance while also being highly resistant to organic constituents in gases.
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