The state of the art in thick-film sensors

Abstract The speed of evolution of thick-film technology as an advanced technique for solid state sensors is illustrated. Recent innovations are mentioned with regard to modern techniques for the design, realisation and test of hybrid circuits for signal processing, use of new materials both for substrates and transducing elements, new concept designs and processing techniques. Current research activities and programmes, which promise new interesting materials for, and emerging applications of, thick-film sensors, are described. However, several problems remain unsolved; some topics which should improve our understanding and performance of thick-film sensors are mentioned.

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