IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL ELECTRODE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT

摘要

An implantable medical electrode is provided using flexible printed circuit techniques and includes a first insulating layer, a patterned metal layer disposed over the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer having an aperture. The patterned metal layer includes at least one contact and at least one conductor connected to and extending from the contact. In assembly, the second insulating layer is disposed over the patterned metal layer with the aperture aligned with the contact so as to expose at least a portion of the contact. The patterned metal layer is fabricated using flexible printed circuit techniques.