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Integrated Circuits on Fiber Substrates: State-of-the-Art System-on-Fiber Technologies for Smart Textiles and
Juyoung Jin1, Jonghyun Won2, Daegun Kim3
1Department of Flexible and Printable Electronics, LANL-JBNU Engineering Institute-Korea, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
Nano-Micro Letters
|February 3, 2026
Summary
System-on-fiber technology integrates sensing, processing, and communication into textiles. Challenges in manufacturing and encapsulation hinder widespread adoption of these advanced electronic fibers.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Textile Engineering
Background:
- System-on-fiber (SoF) technologies offer integrated sensing, signal processing, and communication within textile-compatible fiber architectures.
- Advances in materials science and microfabrication enable multifunctional fibers for large-scale woven systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent advancements in manufacturing approaches for fiber-based integrated electronics.
- To discuss device configurations, integration strategies, and key technological hurdles for SoF systems.
- To explore future opportunities for fully integrated autonomous fiber-based electronic systems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in fiber-based integrated electronics.
- Analysis of manufacturing approaches, device configurations, and integration strategies.
- Discussion of challenges and future opportunities in SoF technology.
Main Results:
- Multifunctional fibers can perform sensing, data processing, and neuromorphic computing.
- Key challenges include device encapsulation, interconnect reliability, and scalable manufacturing.
- Significant progress has been made in manufacturing and integration strategies for SoF.
Conclusions:
- SoF technology holds great potential for wearable electronics, healthcare monitoring, and human-machine interfaces.
- Overcoming manufacturing and integration challenges is crucial for practical implementation.
- Further research is needed to achieve fully integrated autonomous fiber-based electronic systems.
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