| abstract |
An elongated implantable electrode assembly (50) includes a set of electrode pads (12, 14) arranged in a pre-selected pattern, and a plurality of longitudinal wires (34, 36), each wire being connected to at least one pad. The electrode assembly is formed by first depositing the pads (12, 14) on a sacrificial layer (10), adding the wires (34, 36) to the pads (12, 14), embedding the pads and wires in a carrier (46) and then removing the sacrificial layer (10). These steps can be performed using photolithographic techniques. |