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I-Connect007 is pleased to announce the release of Episode 10 of On the Line With… American Standard Circuits: Ultra HDI. In this episode, host Nolan Johnson sits down with John Johnson of American Standard Circuits for a forward-looking discussion on how Ultra High Density Interconnect (UHDI) technology is reshaping some of the most demanding applications in the medical electronics space.
Johnson outlines the market forces pushing medical devices toward increasingly smaller, lighter, and more powerful designs, with UHDI emerging as a critical enabler. From minimally invasive “pill cameras” to next-generation neural implants, UHDI circuitry is making it possible to put more intelligence into smaller form factors while meeting stringent requirements for long-term biocompatibility and reliability.
One major advantage of UHDI in medical applications is its ability to eliminate materials that pose risks inside the human body. Johnson explains how UHDI circuit designs can avoid nickel and copper altogether, relying instead on palladium and gold, which are safer, inert metals for long-term implantation or extended internal use.
The episode also explores how UHDI helps solve the longstanding SWaP (size, weight, and power) challenges in medical electronics. Smaller circuitry that draws less power isn’t just convenient, it’s vital for devices that live inside the human body. Wearable and even implantable tracking technologies become more feasible when components shrink in size, reduce power requirements, and deliver the high-reliability healthcare solutions that are in demand.
Listeners will gain insight into how these ultra-miniaturized circuits are enabling a new era of medical innovation and what’s ahead as the technology continues to evolve.
To hear the full conversation, listen to Episode 10 now.
All previous episodes of On the Line With… American Standard Circuits: Ultra HDI are available for free download here.
