| abstract |
The present invention provides a flexible electrode array, comprising a silicone containing body, at least one metal trace layer and at least one electrode pad on the surface. The present invention further provides a process of manufacturing a flexible electrode array, comprising: a) irradiating a surface area of a molded silicone containing layer yielding traces with a light beam emitted by a pulsed UV laser source, b) immersing said irradiated molded silicone layer for inducing the deposit of metal ions to form metal traces, c) applying a silicone containing layer on said silicone containing layer and said metal traces, d) irradiating the surface for drilling holes into the surface of the molded silicone containing layer, and e) immersing said irradiated molded silicone layer for inducing the deposit of metal ions to form metal electrode pads. |