Journal Papers
2010
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, F. Solzbacher, “Wafer Scale Fabrication of Penetrating Neural Electrode Arrays," Biomedical Microdevices, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 797-807, Oct 2010.
S. Buetefisch, G Dai, H.-U. Danzebrink, L. Koenders, F. Solzbacher, M. P. Orthner, “Novel design for an ultra high precision 3D microprobe for CMM applications," Proc. Eurosensors XXIV, 5-8 Sep 2010 Lintz, Austria.
S. Leelavanichkul, A. Cherkaev, D. Adams, F. Solzbacher, "Energy absorption of a helicoidal bistable structure," Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 305–321, 30 Aug 2010.
S. Kannan, a, , L. Rietha and F. Solzbacher, "NOx sensitivity of In2O3 thin film layers with and without promoter layers at high temperatures," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 149, issue 1, pp. 8-19, 6 Aug 2010.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “A Wafer Scale Etching Technique for High AspectRatio Implantable MEMS Structures,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 162, issue 1, pp 130-136, Jul 2010.
R. Bhandari S. Negi, L. Rieth, R.A Normann, F. Solzbacher, “A Wafer Scale Etching Technique for High Aspect Ratio Implantable MEMS Structures," Sensor and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 162, issue 1, pp. 130-136, Jul 2010.
S. Kannan, H.Steinebach,L. Rieth F. Solzbacher, “Selectivity, Stability and Repeatability of In2O3NOx sensor at high temperature (≥ 500 °C),” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 148, issue 1, pp. 126-134, 30 Jun 2010.
M. Orthner, L. Rieth, S. Buetefisch, F. Solzbacher, "Development, Fabrication and Characterization of a Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors with Integrated Stress Sensitive Perforated Diaphragms," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 161, issues 1-2, pp. 29-38, Jun 2010.
M. Orthner, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, "High Speed Wafer Scale Bulge Testing Apparatus for theDetermination of Thin Film Mechanical Properties," Review of Scientific Instruments, vol. 81, issue 5, pp. 055111-1...0.55111-7, 28 May 2010.
M. P. Orthner, L. W. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “High speed wafer scale bulge testing for the determination ofthin film mechanical properties," American Institute of Physics, vol. 81-89, 1 May 2010.
M. Orthner, L. Rieth, S. Buetefisch, F. Solzbacher, "Hydrogel Based Piezoresistive Sensor Arrays (2×2) for Metabolic Monitoring (in vitro)," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 145, issue 2, pp. 807-816, 19 Mar 2010.
M. Guenther, V. Schulz, G. Gerlach, T. Wallmersperger, F. Solzbacher, J.J. Magda, P. Tathireddy, G. Lin, M. P. Orthner, “Hydrogel-based piezoresistive biochemical microsensors”, Electroactive polymeractuators and devices, Proc. SPIE, vol. 7642, pp. 764227-1…764227-9, 7-11 Mar 2010.
V. Schultz, G. Gerlach, M. Gunther, JJ Magda, F. Solzbacher, “Piezoresistive pH microsensors-based on stimuli-sensitive polyelectrolyte hydrogels," Technisches Messen vol. 77, issue 3, pp 179-186, Mar 2010.
A. Sharma, L. Reith, P. Tathireddy, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, “Long term in-vitro stability of fully integrated wireless neural interfaces based on Utah Slant Electrode Array,” Appied Physics Letter, vol. 96, issue 7, 17 Feb 2010.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, R. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “In vitro comparison of sputtered iridium oxide and platinum-coated neural implantable microelectrode arrays,” Biomed Mater, 5 Feb 2010.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, L. Rieth, R. Van Wagenen, F. Solzbacher, “Neural electrode degradation from continuous electrical stimulation: comparison of sputtered and activated iridium oxide,” JNeurosci Methods, 30 Jan 2010.
G. Lin, S. Chang, H. Hao, R. Tathireddy, M. Orthner, J. Magda, F. Solzbacher, “Osmotic swelling pressure response of smart hydrogels suitable for chronically implantable glucose sensors,” Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 144, issue 1, pp. 332-336, 29 Jan 2010.
2009
S. Kim, R.R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher “Influence of System Integration and Packaging on its Inductive Power Link for an Integrated Wireless Neural Interface," IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. vol. 56, no. 12, pp. 2927-2936, Dec 2009.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Rieth, R.A Normann, F. Solzbacher, “A Novel Masking Technique for High Aspect Ratio Penetrating Microelectrode Arrays," Journal of Microengineering and Micromechanics, vol. 19, 2009.
X. Chen, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “Pulsed laser deposited Y doped BaZrO3 thin films for hightemperature humidity sensors,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 142, issue 1, pp. 166-174, 12 Oct 2009.
X. Chen, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “High temperature humidity sensors based on sputtered Y doped BaZrO3 thin films,” Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, vol. 137, pp. 578-585, 2009.
M. P. Orthner, L. W. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, "Design and Performance of an LPCVD Reactor for the Growth of 3C-Silicon Carbide," Journal of the Electrochemical Society, vol. 156, pp. D364-D369, 2009.
C.A. Chestek, V. Gilja, P. Nuyujukian, R.J. Kier, F. Solzbacher, S.I. Ryu, R.R. Harrison, K.V.Shenoy, “HermesC: Low-Power Wireless Neural Recording System for Freely Moving Primates," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 330 – 338, Aug 2009.
R.R. Harrison, R.J Kier, C.A. Chestek , V. Gilja, P.Nuyujukian, S. Ryu, B. Greger, F. Solzbacher, K.V. Shenoy. “Wireless neural recording with single low-power integrated circuit," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 322-9, Aug 2009.
S. Kim, R. Bhandari, M. Klein, S. Negi, L. Rieth, P. Tathireddy, M. Toepper, H. Oppermann, F.Solzbacher, “Integrated wireless neural interface based on the Utah electrode array," Biomed Microdevices, vol. 11, issue 2, pp. 453-66, Apr 2009.
J.-M. Hsu, L. Rieth, R. Normann, P. Tathireddy, F. Solzbacher, “Encapsulation of an integrated neural interface device with Parylene-C," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 23-29, 2009.
V. Gilja, P. Nuyujukian, S. Ryu, B. Greger, F. Solzbacher, “Wireless Neural Recording With Single Low-Power Integrated Circuit," IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2 Jun 2009.
G. Lin, S. Chang, C-H. Kuo, J. Magda, F. Solzbacher, “Free swelling and confined smart hydrogel for application in chemomechanical sensors for physiological monitoring," Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2008.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, "Effect of sputtering pressure on pulsed-DC sputtered iridium oxide films for neuroprosthetic applications,” Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, . vol. 137, no. 1, pp. 370-378, 2009.
2008
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Rieth, R.A Normann, F. Solzbacher, “A Novel Method of Fabricating Convoluted Shaped Electrode Arrays for Neural and Retinal Prosthesis,” Sensor & Actuators A: Physical, vol. 145-146, no. 1-2, pp. 123-130, 2008.
J.-M. Hsu, L. Rieth, S. Kammer, M. Orthner, F. Solzbacher, “Influence of Thermal and Deposition Processes on the Surface Morphology, Crystallinity, and Adhesion of Parylene-C,” Sensors and Materials, vol. 20, no.2, pp. 071-086, 2008.
2007
R. Harrison, P. Watkins, R. Kier, R. Lovejoy, D. Black, B. Greger, F. Solzbacher, “A Low-Power Integrated Circuit for a Wireless 100-Electrode Neural Recording System,” IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 123-133, 2007.
X. Chen, M. Sorenson, C.Butler, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, "BaZrO3 thin films for humidity gas sensors," Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. vol. 1010, 2007.
S. Kim, K. Zoschke, M. Klein, D. Black, K. Buschick, M. Toepper, P. Tathireddy, R. Harrison, H.Oppermann, F. Solzbacher, “Switchable polymer based thin film coils as a power module for wireless neural interfaces,” Sensors and Actuators A, vol. 136, pp. 467-474, 2007.
J.-M. Hsu, P. Tathireddy, L. Rieth, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Characterization of a-SiCx:H thin films asan encapsulation material for integrated silicon based neural interface devices,” Thin Solid Films, vol. 516, no. 1, pp. 34-41, Nov 2007.
S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Thermal impact of an active 3-D microelectrode array implanted in the brain,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, vol.15, no. 4, pp. 493-501, Dec 2007.
pre-2007
F. Solzbacher, S. Krueger, "Safety and security for vehicles," MST-News 06/2004, December 2004.
F. Solzbacher, "Der Weltmarkt fuer Sensorik," Sensorik Aktuell II/2004, 2004.
S. Bütefisch, F. Solzbacher, R. Ziermann, P. Krause, S. Büttgenbach, R. Wilke, S. Cao, P. Pornnoppadol, U. Brand, K. Seitz, R. Roth, "Mikrotaster für Anwendungen in der taktilen Wegmesstechnik," Technisches Messen 70, pp. 238 – 243, 2003.
F. Solzbacher, S. Bütefisch, “Cutting edge silicon-based micro machined sensors for next generation household appliance," Sensors in Household Appliances, (invited) pp. 198-210, Wiley VCH, 2003.
F. Solzbacher, S. Krüger, “Microsystems – where are we heading”, invited lead article, MST-News 1/2003, pp.6-10, 2003.
F. Solzbacher, “SOI – new dimensions for microproducts: markets – materials – Microsystems," MST-News 1/2001, pp.41-42, 2001.
F. Solzbacher, J,-Y. Lindheimer, “High Temperature Pressure Sensors – Potentials for new Concepts in Automotive Applications," Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications, pp. 253-265, Springer Verlag, 2001.
C. Imawan, H. Steffes, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “A new preparation method for sputtered MoO3 multilayers for the application in gas sensors," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 78, pp. 119-125, 2001.
C. Imawan, H. Steffes, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Structural and gas-sensing properties of V2O5-MoO3 thin films for H2 detection," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 77, pp. 346 - 351, 2001.
F. Solzbacher, C. Imawan, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, M. Eickhoff, “A highly stable SiC based micro hotplate NO2 gas sensor," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 78, pp. 216-220, 2001.
H. Steffes, C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Enhancement of NO2 sensing propertiesof In2O3-based thin films using an Au or Ti surface modification," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 78, pp.106-112, 2001.
F. Solzbacher, C. Imawan, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, M. Eickhoff, “A new SiC/HfB2 based low power NO2-sensor," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 77, pp. 111-115, 2001.
H. Steffes, C. Imawan, P. Fricke, H. Vöhse, J. Albrecht, R. Schneider, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “New InxOyNz films for application in NO2 sensors," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 77, pp. 352 - 358, 2001.
C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “TiOx-modified NiO thin films for H2 gas sensors: Effects of TiOx-overlayer sputtering parameters," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 68, pp. 184 – 188, 2000.
C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “Gas sensing characteristics of modified MoO3 thin films using Ti-overlayers for NH3 gas sensors," Sensors and Actuators B, vol 64, pp. 193 – 197, 2000.
F. Solzbacher, C. Imawan, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, H. Möller, “A modular system of SiC-based microhotplates for the application in metal oxide gas sensors," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 64, pp. 95– 101, 2000.
H. Steffes, C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Fabrication parameters and NO2 sensitivity of reactively RF-sputtered In2O3 thin films," Sensors and Actuators B, vol. 68, pp. 249 - 253, 2000.
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
2010
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, F. Solzbacher, “Factors affecting degradation of sputtered iridium oxide used for neuroprosthetic applications," IEEE International Conference on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Hong Kong, 24-28 Jan 2010.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, R V Wagenen, F. Solzbacher, “A Parylene-C based Flexible Neural Interface,” Proceedings of ECTC, Las Vegas, USA, 4-9 June 2010.
A. Sharma, L. Rieth, P. Tathireddy, R. Harrison, H. Oppermann, M. Klein, M. Töpper, E. Jung, R.Normann, G. Clark, F. Solzbacher, “Long term in-vitro functional stability and recording longevity of fully integrated wireless neural interfaces based on Utah Slant Electrode Array (USEA)," Neural Interfaces Conference, Long Beach, CA, June 2010.
P. Tathireddy, “Response of Smart Hydrogels in Microsensing Platform to Changes in Ambient Glucose Concentrations," IEEE Engineering in Medicine and BiologySociety (EMBC'10), Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1-4 September, 2010.
M. Guenther, V. Schulz, G. Gerlach, T. Wallmersperger, F. Solzbacher, J.J. Magda, P. Tathireddy, G. Lin, M. P. Orthner: “Hydrogel-based piezoresistive biochemical microsensors in Electroactive polymer actuators and devices," EAPAD 2010, Y. Bar-Cohen (ed.), Proc. SPIE, vol. 7642, pp. 764227-1…764227-9, San Diego, CA, USA, Mar. 7-11, 2010.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, “Parylene-C Based Flexible Interface for Neuroprosthetic Applications,” ECTC Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 2010.
2009
J.J Magda, L. Genyao, P. Tathireddy, M. Orthner, F. Solzbacher, V. Schulz, M. Guenther, G. Gerlach,“Confined Smart Hydrogels for Applications in Chemomechanical Sensors for Physiological Monitoring,” MRS Conference, Boston MA, 3 Nov 2009
X. Chen, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “Comparison of Y-doped BaZrO3 thin films for hightemperature humidity sensors by RF sputtering and pulsed laser deposition," Nano Utah Meeting 2009; poster presentation.
X. Chen, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “Novel pulsed laser deposited Y-doped BaZrO3 thin films for high temperature humidity sensors," Material Research Society, Spring Meeting 2009; poster presentation.
P. Tathireddy, D. Rakwal, E. Bamberg, F. Solzbacher, “Fabrication of 3-dimensional silicon microelectrode arrays using microelectro discharge machining for neural applications,” Transducers, Denver, CO, 21-25 Jun 2009
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Reith, F. Solzbacher, “Wafer-scale Processed, Low Impedance Neural Arrays with Variable Length Microelectrodes,” Transducers, Denver, USA, 21-25 Jun 2009.
2008
X. Chen, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “A novel high temperature humidity microscale sensor based on Y-doped BaZrO3 thin films," Material Research Society International Meeting, Chongqing, China, 2008.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, F. Solzbacher, “A Novel Method of Fabricating High Aspect Ratio Microneedles for Blood Sampling," Electronic Components and Technology Conference, Florida, 27-30 May 2008.
R.R. Harrison, R.J. Kier, C.A. Chestek, V. Gilja, P. Nuyujukian, S.I. Ryu, B. Greger, F. Solzbacher, K.V.Shenoy, "Wireless neural signal acquisition with single low-power integrated circuit," IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Seattle, USA, 18-21 May 2008.
C.A. Chestek, V. Gilja, R.J. Kier, P. Nuyujukian, S.I. Ryu, F. Solzbacher, R. Harrison, K.V. Shenoy,"HermesC: RF wireless low-power neural recording system for freely-behaving primates," IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Seattle, USA, 18-21 May 2008.
S. Leelavanichkul, R. Boutte, I. Harvey, F. Solzbacher, “Design of a Micro-Integrated Optical MEMS fo rCamera Applications,” International Conference on Optical Technologies for Sensing and Measurement, Nuremberg, Germany, 6-8 May 2008.
S. Leelavanichkul F. Solzbacher, "Modelling of a micro-integrated optical device," World Congress on Computational Mechanics. June 2008.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, F. Solzbacher, “Self Aligning Latch-up Mechanism in Out of Plane Silicon Microelectrode Array for Neural Prostheses," Electronic Components and Technology Conference, Florida, 27-30 May 2008.
P. Tathireddy, S. Kammer, K. Hoffmann, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, "High aspect ratio tungsten electrode array for neuroprosthetics applications,” IEEE EMBS Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 Aug 2008.
S. Kim, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, "Influence of system integration and packaging for a wireless neural interface on its wireless powering performance," IEEE EMBS, pp. 3182-5, Vancouver, Canada, 20-23 Aug 2008.
K. Kühn, M. Orthner, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “Design, simulation and optimization of a SiC-basedmicro-heater structure for metal oxide gas sensor applications," EuroSensor, Dresden,Germany, 7-11 Sep 2008.
X. Chen, M. Sorenson, C. Butler, L. Rieth, M.S. Miller, F. Solzbacher. "BaZrO3 thin films for humidity gas sensors," Material Research Society Spring Meeting 2007; poster presentation and proceedings.
2007
R.R. Harrison, P.T. Watkins, R.J. Kier, D.J. Black, R.O. Lovejoy, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Design and testing of an integrated circuit for multi-electrode neural recording,” International Conference on VLSI Design, Bangalore, India, 6-10 Jan 2007.
R Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Rieth, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “A Novel Method of Fabricating Convoluted Shaped Electrode Arrays for Neural and Retinal Prosthesis,” Transducers, Lyon, France, 10-14
Jun 2007.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, M. Toepper, L. Reith, M. Klein, H. Oppermann, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “System integration of Utah Electrode Array using a Biocompatible Flip Chip Under Bump Metallization scheme,” SPIE: International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, San Diego, CA, 18-22 Mar 2007.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Rieth, M. Topper, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Wafer Level Processing of Silicon Arrays for Implantable Medical Devices," Electronic Components and TechnologyConference, Reno, NV, 29 May - 1 Jun 2007.
M. Toepper, M. Klein, M. Wilke, H. Oppermann, S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, F. Solzbacher, H. Reichl,“Packaging Concepts for Neuroprosthetic Implants,” European Microelectronics and Packaging Conference and Exhibition, Oulu, Finland, 17-20 Jun 2007.
S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “In Vitro and in Vivo Study of Temperature Increases in the Brain Due to a Neural Implant,” IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, 2-5 May 2007.
S. Kim, M. Wilke, M. Klein, M. Toepper, F. Solzbacher, “Electromagnetic Compatibility of Two Novel Packaging Concepts of an Inductively Powered Neural Interface,” IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, 2-5 May 2007.
J.-M. Hsu, S. Kammer, E. Jung, L. Rieth, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Characterization of Parylene-C film as an encapsulation material for neural interface devices,” Conferenceon Multi-Material Micro Manufacture, Borovets, Bulgaria, 3-5 Oct 2007.
C. Furse, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, “Recent advances in biomedical telemetry,” International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, Torino, Italy, 17-21 Sep 2007. (Invited paper)
2006
R.R. Harrison, P.T. Watkins, R.J. Kier, R.O. Lovejoy, D.J. Black, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, "A low-power integrated circuit for a wireless 100-electrode neural recording system," IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference, pp. 554-555, 672, San Francisco, CA, 2006 (Invited paper)
S. Kim, O. Scholz, K. Zoschke, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, M. Klein, M. Toepper, “FEA Simulation of Thin Film Coils to Power Wireless Neural Interfaces,” NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show (Nanotech 2006), vol. 1, pp. 705-708, Boston, MA, 7-11 May 2006.
P. Tathireddy, S. Chakravarthy, J. Hsu, M. Klein, H. Oppermann, L. Rieth, R. Harrison, R.A.Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Biocompatible Hybrid System Integration of Silicon Based Neural Interface Devices,” NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show (Nanotech 2006), vol. 3, pp.357-360, Boston, MA, 7-11 May 2006.
M. Töpper, M. Klein, K. Buschick, V. Glaw, K. Orth, O. Ehrmann, M. Hutter, H. Oppermann, K.-F.Becker, T. Braun, F. Ebling, H. Reichl, S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, S. Chakravarty, F. Solzbacher, “Biocompatible Hybrid Flip Chip Microsystem Integration for Next Generation Wireless Neural Interfaces,” Electronic Components and Technology Conference, San Diego, CA, 30 May - 2 Jun 2006.
M. Töpper, L. Dietrich, K. Orth, O. Ehrmann, S. Kim, M. Klein, R. Harrison, P. Tathireddy, F. Solzbacher, H. Reichl, “Wafer Level Packaging based on Electroplating for Medical Implantable Devices,” PEAKS Conference on Electrochemical Processing for Microelectronics, Whitefish, MT, 20-23 Jun 2006.
S. Kammer, M. große Holthaus, J-M. Hsu, K.P. Koch, F. Solzbacher, “Implementation of methods to characterize encapsulation behaviour of intended implantable materials,” Electronics System Integration Technology Conference, Dresden, Germany, 5-7 Sep 2006.
A. Ramachandran, F. Solzbacher, K.P. Koch, K.P. Hoffmann, "Aspects of polymer encapsulation: Failure mode and effects analysis of implantable microsystems,” Conference of theInternational Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Miyagi-Zao, Japan, 12-15 Sep 2006.
S. Kim, K. Buschick, K. Zoschke, M. Klein, M. Toepper, D. Black, R. Harrison, P. Tathireddy, F.Solzbacher, “Polymer based thin film coils as a power module of wireless neural interfaces,” Workshop on Microelectronics and Electron Devices, Boise, ID, 14 Apr 2006. (Best Presentation Award)
S. Kim, R.A. Normann, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, “Preliminary Study of the Thermal Impact of a Microelectrode Array Implanted in the Brain," IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, pp. 2986-2989, Aug 2006.
2005
F. Solzbacher, R. Harrison, R. Normann, H. Oppermann, M. Klein, K.P. Koch, S. Kammer, A.Ramachandran, S. Kim, “Integrated neural interface arrays for neuroprosthetics applications,” Annual Meeting of American Academy of Nanomedicine,15-16, Aug 2005 (finalist Young Investigator Award)
F. Solzbacher, S. Krueger, “The international market for automotive microsystems, regional characteristics and challenges," Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Engineering, Berlin, Germany, 16-18 Mar 2005. (invited talk and paper)
pre-2005
F. Solzbacher, T. Doll, “SiC based harsh environment gas sensors," IEEE Workshop on Microelectronics and Electron Devices, Boise, ID, USA, 16-17 Apr 2004.
F. Solzbacher, T. Doll, E. Obermeier, “A Comprehensive Analytical and Numerical Analysis ofTransient and Static Micro Hotplate Characteristics," Transducers (International conference on solid-state sensors, actuators and microsystems), Boston, MA, USA, 8-12 Jun 2003.
S. Bütefisch, F. Solzbacher, R. Ziermann, P. Krause, S. Büttgenbach, R. Wilke, S. Cao, P.Pornnoppadol, U. Brand, K. Seitz, R. Roth, “New Micro Probe for Dimensional Metrology based on a Silicon Microstructure," Sensor, pp. 75 - 80, 2003.
C. Imawan, H. Steffes, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Sputtered V/MoO3 thin films for highly sensitiveand selective H2 detection," IMCS, Basel, Switzerland, 2-5 Jul 2000.
C. Imawan, H. Steffes, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Sputtered MoO3 multilayer thin films for H2 detection," Eurosensors XIV, pp. 155 -158, Copenhagen, Denmark, 27-30 Aug 2000.
F. Solzbacher, C. Imawan, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “A new SiC/HfB2 based low power NO2-sensor," IMCS, Basel, Switzerland, 2-5 Jul 2000.
H. Steffes, P. Fricke, R. Schneider, C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “New gas sensitive thinfilms based on In2O3,” IMCS, Basel, Switzerland, 2-5 Jul 2000.
H. Steffes, C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Ti and Au surface modifications of In2O3 thin films for NO2 sensing,” Eurosensors XIV, pp. 141-144, Copenhagen, Denmark, 27-30 Aug 2000.
F. Solzbacher, C. Imawan, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “A highly stable SiC based micro hotplate NO2 gas sensor,” Eurosensors XIV, pp. 931-932, Copenhagen, Denmark, 27-30 Aug 2000.
C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “Modified NiO thin films using Ti-overlayers for H2 sensing,” Eurosensors XIII, pp. 137–140, The Hague, The Netherlands, 12-15 Sep 1999.
H. Steffes, C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, E. Obermeier, “Reactively RF-Sputtered In2O3 Thin Films for the Detection of NO2,"Eurosensors XIII, pp. 871–874, The Hague, The Netherlands, 12-15 Sep 1999.
F. Solzbacher, C. Imawan, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “A new low power SiC/HfB2 - based microhotplate with integrated IDC for metal oxide gas sensors,” Transducers - International Conference on Solid-State Sensors & Actuators, pp. 1032–1035, Sendai, Japan, 7-10 Jun 1999.
C. Imawan, F. Solzbacher, H. Steffes, E. Obermeier, “Improvement of gas sensing properties ofMoO3 thin films using Ti - Overlayers for the application in NH3 gas sensors,” Transducers - International Conference on Solid-State Sensors & Actuators, pp. 1686 – 1689, Sendai, Japan, 7-10 Jun 1999.
F. Solzbacher, D. Mutschall, E. Obermeier, “Au-Modified NiO Thin films for Applications in H2S Gas Sensors,” Sensor - International Trade Fair and Conference for Sensors/Transducers & Systems, Nürnberg, pp. 165-169, Germany, 18-20 May 1999.
Conference Abstracts (Partially Peer Reviewed)
2010
R. Bhandari, S.Negi, R V Wagenen, and F Solzbacher, “Three Dimensional Symmetrical Concave Neural Microelectrode Arrays,” NIH Neural Interfaces Conference, Long Beach, CA, USA, 21-23 Jun 2010.
A. Sharma, L. Rieth, P. Tathireddy, R. Harrison, H. Oppermann, M. Klein, M. Töpper, E. Jung, R. Normann, G. Clark, F. Solzbacher, “Long term in-vitro functional stability and recording longevity of fully integrated wireless neural interfaces based on Utah Slant Electrode Array (USEA)," Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, Nov 2010.
D. J. Warren, N. M. Ledbetter, R. J. Kier, A. Sharma, L. W. Rieth, R. A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, R. R. Harrison, G. A. Clark, “Fully-integrated, fully-wireless neuronal recording of peripheral nerve activity and associated real-time control of a virtual prosthetic arm,' NeuroScience, San Diego, CA, Nov 2010.
P. Tathireddy, E. Bamberg, L. Rieth, J. J. Martinez, A. D. Dorval, J. White, F. Solzbacher, ”High aspect ratio utah microelectrode array for neural interface applications”, NeuroScience, San Diego, CA, Nov 2010.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, R. V. Wagenen, and F. Solzbacher, “Novel high aspect ratio penetrating glass microelectrode array for neuroprosthetic applications,” NIH Neural Interfaces Conference, Long Beach CA, 21-23 Jun 2010.
D.J. Warren, N.M. Ledbetter, R.J. Kier, A. Sharma, L.W. Rieth, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, R.R. Harrison, and G.A. Clark “Wireless Recordings from Nerve and Brain Obtained with Fully Integrated 100-channel Utah (Slanted) Electrode Arrays," NIH Neural Interfaces Conference, Long Beach, CA, 21-23 Jun 2010
A. Sharma, L. Rieth, P. Tathireddy, R. Harrison, R. Normann, G. Clark , F. Solzbacher, “Long-term Stability of Fully Integrated Wireless Neural Interface Based on Utah Slant Electrode Array (USEA)," MRS 2010, San Francisco, CA, 5-9 Apr 2010,
2009
P. Tathireddy, L. Rieth, A. Sharma, H. Oppermann, F. Solzbacher, “Bio-electronic systems and neuro-electronic interfaces,” Bionic Health - Next generation Implants, Prosthetics and Devices Conference, London, UK, 1 Oct 2009
S.Kannan, L.Rieth and F.Solzbacher, "High-Temperature Detection of Nitrogen Oxides by Indium Oxide Solid State Sensors with Gold Promoter Layer," MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, 15 Apr 2009.
S.Kannan. L.Rieth and F.Solzbacher, "Selectivity and Stability of In2O3 NOx sensor at high operating temperature (≥ 500 °C)," NanoUtah, 15 Oct 2009.
V. Schulz, M. Guenther, G. Gerlach, J. J. Magda, P. Tathireddy, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “In-vitro investigation of pH- and ionic-strength-responsive polyelectrolytic hydrogel using a piezoresistive microsensor,” Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices, Proceedings of SPIE, vol. 7287. pp. 12-1 – 12-10.
2008
R.R Harrison, R.J. Kier, S. Kim, L. Rieth, D.J. Warren, N.M. Ledbetter, G.A. Clark, F. Solzbacher, C.A. Chestek, V. Gilja, P. Nuyujukian, S.I. Ryu, K.V. Shenoy, “Wireless neural interface for chronic recording,” Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, pp. 125-128, 20-22 Nov 2008.
P. Tathireddy, D. Rakwal, E. Bamberg, F. Solzbacher, “Fabrication of 3-dimensional silicon microelectrode arrays using microelectrode discharge machining for neural applications,” Transducers, Denver, CO, 21-25 Jun 2009.
P. Tathireddy, E. Jung, J. Bauer, A. Schneider, C. Khan-Malek, K. Marquardt, F. Solzbacher, “A multi-test platform to evaluate the barrier properties of electronic encapsulants for advanced medical implants," Electronic Components and Technology Conference, pp. 1856-1858, 26-29 May 2009.
F. Solzbacher, R. Normann, R. Harrison, “Wireless Chronic Neural Interfaces,“ NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Conference, Cleveland, OH, 16-18 Jun 2008. (invited talk)
F. Solzbacher, J. Magda, “Chronically implantable hydrogel based sensors for metabolic monitoring, obesity and diabetes," NIH/NHLBI Meeting, Bethesda, MD, 22-24 Jun 2008. (invited talk)
S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, L. Rieth, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, M. Klein, M. Toepper, H. Oppermann, E. Jung, “Wireless Integrated Neural Interface Device for Chronic Neural Signal Recording," Nanotech 2008, Boston, MA, 1-5 Jun 2008.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, F. Solzbacher, “A self-aligning latch-up mechanism in out of plane silicon microelectrode array for neural prosthesis,” Electronic Components and Technology Conference, pp. 1630–1634. 27-30 May 2008.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, L. Rieth, and F .Solzbacher, “Effect of sputtering pressure on the charge storage capacity of iridium oxide," NIH Neural Interfaces Workshop, Cleveland, OH, 6-18 Jun 2008.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, L. Rieth, R .A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “In vitro comparison of activated and sputtered iridium oxide microlectrodes," AVS International Symposium and Exhibition, Boston, MA, 19-24 Oct 2008.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “Effect of sputtering pressure on the morphology, electrical and electrochemical properties of iridium oxide films," NanoUtah 2008, Salt Lake City, Utah, 16-17 Oct 2008.
E. Jung, M. Koch,S.Schmitz, R.Boutte, I. Harvey, T. Meacham, F.Solzbacher, “Miniaturized camera system using advanced packaging techniques," Electronic Components and Technology Conference, pp. 819-823, 27-30 May 2008.
P. Tathireddy, S. Kammer, K. Hoffmann, F. Solzbacher, “Characterization of an epoxy and tungsten metal for their use in implantable medical devices,” International Materials Research Conference, Chongqing, China, 9-12 Jun 2008.
X. Chen, L. Rieth, M. Miller, S. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “A novel high temperature humidity sensor based on Y-doped BaZrO3 thin films,” International Materials Research Conference, Chongqing, China, 9-12 Jun 2008.
S. Kim, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “Influence of system integration and packaging for a fully integrated wireless neural interface on its wireless performance,” NIH/NINDS Neural Interface Conference, Cleveland, OH, 16-18 Jun 2008.
2007
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Characterization of reactively sputtered iridium oxide films for neural stimulation,” MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 9-13 Apr 2007.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, M. Toepper, L. Rieth, M. Klein, H. Oppermann, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Reliability Evaluation of a Biocompatible Flip Chip Under Bump Metallization Stack for Electrode Arrays used for Neuroprosthetics,” MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 9-13 Apr 2007.
X. Chen, M. Sorenson, C. Butler, L. Rieth, M. Miller, F. Solzbacher, “BaZrO3 thin films for humidity gas sensors,” MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 9-13 Apr 2007.
H. Steinebach, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “Detection of H2 at high temperature by nickel oxide (NiO) based gas sensors,” AVS (American Vacuum Society) International Symposium and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, 14-19 Oct 2007.
H. Steinebach, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “Detection of H2 at high temperature by nickel oxide (NiO) based gas sensors,” MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, 26-30 Nov 2007.
M. Orthner, F. Solzbacher, L. Rieth, E. Jung, “A Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition (LPCVD) System Designed for Epitaxial Growth of 3C-SiC on Si,” AVS (American Vacuum Society) International Symposium and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, 14-19 Oct 2007.
S. Kannan, M. Sorenson, L. Rieth, F. Solzbacher, “Effect of Au Promoter Layers on NOx Sensitivity of Indium Oxide Solid State Sensor,” AVS (American Vacuum Society) International Symposium and Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, 14-19 Oct 2007.
S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, L. Rieth, R. Harrison, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, M. Klein, M. Toepper, H. Oppermann, “Wireless Integrated Neural Interface Device for Chronic Neural Signal Recording,” 3rd Annual Mountain West Biomedical Engineering Conference, Park City, UT, 21-22 Sep 2007.
2006
S. Kim, R.A. Normann, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, “Numerical Study of Thermal Impact of the 3-D Microelectrodes Array Implanted in the Brain,” NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, MD, 21-23 Aug 2006.
M. Wilke, M. Töpper, S. Kim, M. Klein, K.-H. Drüe, J. Müller, M. Wiemer, V. Glaw, H. Oppermann, F. Solzbacher, H. Reichl, “Development of a caping process based on Si and LTCC for a wireless neuroprosthetic implant,” NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, MD, 21-23 Aug 2006.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, L. Rieth, M. Toepper, M. Klein, H. Opermann, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Investigation of a Biocompatible Flip Chip Under Bump Metallization Scheme for System Integration of Utah Electrode Array,” NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, MD, 21-23 Aug 2006.
J.-M. Hsu, L. Rieth, S. Kammer, K.P. Koch, Chola V. Alluri, P. Tathireddy, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “Characterization of PECVD a-SiCx:H and Parylene films as an encapsulation for chronic neural interface devices,” NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, MD, 21-23 Aug 2006.
M. Töpper, S. Kim, P. Tathireddy, M. Hutter, M. Klein, K. Buschick, V. Glaw, K. Orth, O. Ehrmann, H. Oppermann, K.-F. Becker, F. Solzbacher, H. Reichl, “Biocompatible SiP based on microsystem integration for wireless neural interfaces,” International Workshop on SOP, SIP, SOC (3S) Electronics Technologies, Atlanta, GA, 28-29 Sep 2006.
M. Wilke, M. Töpper, S. Kim, M. Klein, K.-H. Drüe, J. Müller, M. Wiemer, V. Glaw, H. Oppermann, F. Solzbacher, H. Reichl, “Development of a caping process based on Si and LTCC for a wireless neuroprosthetic implant,” International Workshop on SOP, SIP, SOC (3S) Electronics Technologies, Atlanta, GA, 28-29 Sep 2006.
P. Tathireddy, J.-M. Hsu, L. Rieth, S. Kammer, K.P. Koch, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “PECVD a-SiC:H encapsulation for chronically implanted neural recording devices,” Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 17-21 Apr 2006.
2005
D.J. Black, P.T. Watkins, R.J. Kier, R.O. Lovejoy, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, R.R. Harrison, "Power and command transfer in a wireless 100-electrode neural recording system," Annual Mountain West Biomedical Engineering Conference, Snowbird, UT, 2005.
R.J. Kier, P.T. Watkins, D.J. Black, R.O. Lovejoy, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, R.R. Harrison, "A low-power 433 MHz transmitter for an implantable neural recording system," Annual Mountain West Biomedical Engineering Conference, Snowbird, UT, 2005.
P.T. Watkins, R.J. Kier, R.O. Lovejoy, D.J. Black, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, R.R. Harrison, "Signal amplification, detection, and digitization in a wireless 100-electrode neural recording system," Annual Mountain West Biomedical Engineering Conference, Snowbird, UT, 2005.
R.R. Harrison, P.T. Watkins, R.J. Kier, R.O. Lovejoy, D.J. Black, F. Solzbacher, R.A. Normann, "A low-power microchip for a wireless 100-electrode neural recording system," Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 2005.
P.T. Watkins, R. Kier, R. Lovejoy, D.J. Black, R. Normann, F. Solzbacher, and R.R. Harrison, "Signal amplification, detection, and transmission in a wireless 100 electrode neural recording system," NIH/NINDS Annual Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, MD, 2005.
J. Hsu, L. Rieth, R. A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, “PECVD a-SiC:H and Parylene encapsulation for chronically implanted neural recording devices," NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, Maryland, 7-9 Sep 2005.
L. Rieth, S. Chakravarty, J. Hsu, R. A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, M. Klein, M. Toepper, S. Kim, “Switchable LTCC/Polyimide based thin film coils," NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop Bethesda, Maryland, 7-9 Sep 2005.
L. Rieth , S. Chakravarty J. Hsu, R. A. Normann, R. Harrison, F. Solzbacher, M. Klein, H. Oppermann, “A biocompatible flip chip bonding process for neural interface system integration," NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, Maryland, 7-9 Sep 2005.
F. Solzbacher, R. Harrison, R. A. Normann, L. Rieth, S. Chakravarty, J. Hsu, M. Klein, H. Oppermann, M. Toepper, R. Hahn, “A next generation chronically implantable wireless neural interface," NIH/NINDS Neural Interfaces Workshop, Bethesda, Maryland, 7-9 Sep 2005. (invited talk and paper)
R.R. Harrison, P.T. Watkins, R.J. Klier, R.O. Lovejoy, D.J. Black, F. Solzbacher, R.A. Normann, “A low-power microchip for a wireless 100-electrode neural recording system," Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Nov 2005.
pre-2005
F. Solzbacher, “Brain drain vs. brain gain – comparing international education," Forum zur Internationalisierung der Ausbildung (Forum on the internationalisation of education), Saarbruecken, Germany, 28-29 Oct 2004. (invited talk)
F. Solzbacher, T. Doll, E. Obermeier, “A comprehensive analytical and numerical analysis of transient and static micro hotplate characteristics," International Conference on Transducers, Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, vol. 2 pp. 1856-1859. 8-12 Jun 2003.
Book Chapters and Sections
P. Tathireddy, K.P. Hoffmann, F. Solzbacher, Recording and Processing of Biosignals, Springer Handbook of Medical Technology, Springer Verlag, 2008.
F. Solzbacher, R. Hitchcock, K.P. Hoffmann, Implantable Microsystems, Springer Handbook ofMedical Technology, Springer Verlag, 2008.
F. Solzbacher, Physical Vapor Deposition (Chapter 13), Semiconductor Manufacturing Handbook (M.H. Geng, Ed.), pp. 13.1-13.22, McGraw-Hill, 2005.
F. Solzbacher, Coordinator/Co-Editor, Technologies and Materials section, Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2003, pp. 1-81, Springer-Verlag 2003.
F. Solzbacher, Coordinator/Co-Editor, Technology section (processes, principle applications, signal processing, packaging, materials), Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2002, pp. 1-81, Springer-Verlag 2002.
F. Solzbacher, Fabrication Technologies for 3D-microsensor structures Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2002, pp. 35-39, Springer Verlag 2002.
F. Solzbacher, Microsystems Technology – a New Era Leading to Unequalled Potentials for Automotive Applications, Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2002, pp. 31-34, Springer Verlag 2002.
Patents and Invention Disclosures
P. Tathireddy and F. Solzbacher, Test platform system used to characterize electrical propertiesof a micro-electrode array, Patent Application Docket No. 00846-U4342. PROV.
F. Solzbacher et al., Micro-Deployable Devices, U-4120, US patent (provisional), pending.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, F. Solzbacher, A Technique for Fabricating Inter-Lock Mechanism in NeuralElectrode Arrays, U-4294, Disclosure 08/02/2007 US Application No. 12/350,113, filed 7 Jan 2009, patent pending at USPTO.
S. Negi, R. Bhandari, F. Solzbacher, A Novel Method of Deposition Iridium Oxide Films for Neural Prosthesis, U-4341, US Application No. 12/334,208, filed 12 Dec 2008, patent pending at USPTO.
F. Solzbacher et al., High Aspect Ratio Microelectrode Arrays Enabled to have Customized Lengths and Methods of Making the same, U-4417, US Application 61/058,310, filed 3 Jun 2008.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, F. Solzbacher, Micro-lens arrays and curved surface fabrication techniques, U-4214, US Application No. 12/129,655, filed 29 May 2008 and PCT Application No.PCT/US08/65176, filed 29 May 2008. patent pending at USPTO.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, F. Solzbacher, Wafer scale processing of high density, ultra high aspectratio three dimensional, out of plane neural electrode arrays like UEA/USEA/Convoluted Electrode Arrays, US Application No. 61/052,509, filed 12 May 2008 patent pending at USPTO.
F. Solzbacher et al., Methods for Wafer Scale Processing of Needle Array Devices, U-4409, US Application 61/052,509, filed 12 May 2008.
F. Solzbacher et al., High Precision, High Speed Solar Cell Arrangement to a Concentrator Lens Array and Methods of Making the same, U-4384, US Application 61/036,305, filed 13 Mar 2008, provisional.
F. Solzbacher et al., Efficient Fabrication Process for Combined Stress and Pressure Sensing, Semi-permeable Membranes, U-4350, Disclosure 5 Nov 2007.
F. Solzbacher et al., Optical Pyrometer Pressure Testing Station, U-4351, Disclosure 5 Nov 2007.
F. Solzbacher et al., Integrated Stress and Pressure Sensing Semi-Permeable Membranes and Sensors, U-4348, Disclosure 31 Oct 2007.
F. Solzbacher et al., Performance-Test Platform for Integrated Wireless 3D Electrode Devices, U-4342, Disclosure 24 Oct 2007, Patent Application Docket No. 00846-U4342.PROV.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, Wafer scale needle fabrication, U-4192, US Application No. 11/807,764, filed 29 May 2007, patent pending at USPTO.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi, R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, Masking of high aspect ratio structures”, U-4193, US Application No. 11/807,763, filed 29 May 2007 and PCT Application No. PCT/US08/65172, filed 28 May 2008, patent pending at USPTO.
R. Bhandari, S. Negi,R.A. Normann, F. Solzbacher, Micro-needle arrays having non-planar tipsand method of manufacture thereof, US Application No. 11/807,766, filed 29 May 2007 and PCT Application No. PCT/US08/65169, filed 29 May 2008. patent pending at USPTO.
F. Solzbacher et al., Component-First Integration Concept for a Wireless Axon Read-out Circuit, U-4259, Disclosure 16 May 2007.
F. Solzbacher, et. al., Flip chip metallization method and devices, U-3786, US Patent Application No. 11/607,273 filed 1 Dec 2006.
F. Solzbacher, R.R. Harrison, R.A. Normann, and S. Kim, In-vivo Implantable Coil Assembly, Docket No. 00846-U3883.NP, U-3883, US Application No. 60/842,770, filed 6 Sep 2006.
Verfahren zur Beschichtung von elektrisch isolierenden Oberflaechen und beschichtetes Substrat (Method for the coating of electrically conducting surfaces and coated substrates), German Patent Application No. 10 2005 048 482.4
Media Coverage
Thespectrum.com, Surgery continues for Bybee, 4 Aug 2009. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thespectrum/access/1818072621.html? FMT=ABS&date=Aug+04,+2009
The Salt Lake Tribune, U of U research keeps spinning the spin-offs: Technology » 23 new firms join dozens of others created in past three years, 31 Jul 2009. http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_129678395
The Daily Utah Chronicle, U students win grand prize in technology competition (nFocus), 24 Apr 2007
PBS, Science Investigators: DARPA Revolutionizing Prosthesis 2009 Program, 2007. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/si/video/chapter_5.html
Science Daily, Science News: University of Utah To Help Build Realistic Bionic Arm, 24 Apr 2006. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060424111927.htm