COMPOSITES WITH INTEGRATED MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CIRCUITS

摘要

An exemplary embodiment provides a composite substrate including a resin matrix that has embedded therein a flex circuit and reinforcing filler. The flex circuit includes a metallic circuit on a film that is co-cured with the resin matrix. The metallic circuit may be configured for any of a variety of functions, including for example, dissipating energy generated by a lightning strike on the composite substrate. The flex circuit may also provide a platform for implementation of other communication and maintenance functions.