3D-Printed Microbattery Give Chips Their Own Power

May-14-15 Researchers have created a tiny 3D microbattery that could allow computer chips to have their own power supply, opening the door to even tinier electronics and implantable medical devices.

The battery was developed using a combination of 3D holographic lithography (to create the interior structure of the electrodes) and 2D photolithography (to determine the final shape). The tiny battery can deliver a 0.5 mA current—enough to power an LED—and the recent improvements in technology means the process is scaleable and compatible with standards of microfabrication.

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