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This book. Implantable Neural Prostheses 2 Techniques and Engineering Approaches, is part two of a two-volume sequence that describes state-of-the-art advances in techniques associated with implantable neural prosthetic devices. The techniques covered include biocompatibility and biostability, hermetic packaging, electrochemical techniques for neural stimulation applications, novel electrode materials and testing, thin-film flexible microelectrode arrays, in situ characterization of microelectrode arrays, chip-size thin-film device encapsulation, microchip-embedded capacitors and microelectronics for recording, stimulation, and wireless telemetry. The design process in the development of medical devices is also discussed. 

Afentakis, T. Hatalis, M. Voutsas, A. T. Hartzell, J. 2006. Design and fabrication of high-performance polycrystalline silicon thin-film transistor circuits on flexible steel foils. IEEE Trans. Electron Dev. 53 815-822. 

Shingles can be made from a thin film of amorphous silicon on plastic. They can generate solar electricity for private homes or commercial buildings. Flexible roofing laminates can be designed to be bonded on 0.4 m (16-inch) wide, flat Galvalume pans. A 2.75 m (9 ft) PV roof pan is rated to generate a maximum of 64 watts. 

In terms of overall composition, traditional transdermal patch systems have changed little in the past few years. The modifications that have been made are, for the most part, refinements of the materials used in their construction (Table 3). This is the case for the soft patches that consist of thin flexible films containing a known amount of drug. The soft patch is designed to be flexible and to conform to various body flexures. 

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