Infineon announced this week that they will start using biodegradable circuit boards that dissolve in water from Jiva Materials. This plant-based PCB material is manufactured from natural fibers, which have a much lower carbon footprint than the traditional glass-based fibers, encapsulated in a non-toxic polymer that dissolves when immersed in hot water.
The only byproduct leftover is a compostable organic material, thus not only eliminating PCB waste, but it also allows the electronic components soldered to the board to be recovered and recycled. These PCBs will be first tested in non-mission critical deployments, as Infineon has already built three PCB designs based on the material, resulting in over 500 PCB boards being built on the technology.
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For the first time, a recyclable, biodegradable PCB material is being used in the design of electronics for consumer and industrial applications – a milestone towards a greener future. We are also actively researching the reusability of discrete power devices at the end of their service life, which would be an additional significant step towards promoting a circular economy in the electronics industry,” said Andreas Kopp, Head of Product Management Discretes at Infineon’s Green Industrial Power Division.
