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Electronic systems are systems comprising electronic devices, circuits and components which are designed to accomplish certain complex functions. Examples are cell phones, computers, electronic music systems like MP3 players, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), quartz watches, implantable cardiac pacemakers, and many others. Usually, electronic systems do not contain only electronic components like integrated circuits but also mechanical, optical and other ones providing functionalities far beyond of pure electronic devices. An often used term for such miniaturised systems is micro- or nano-opto-electro-mechanical systems (NOEMS, MOEMS or simply nano- or microsystems). To accomplish the complex functions of such systems packaging has to integrate the function components into a working system, has to maintain these system functions independently of ambient and operating conditions, and has to couple the system to its environment, e.g. the operator or costumer of the system.

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Gerlach, G. (2012). Packaging for Electronic Systems. In: Gerlach, G., Wolter, KJ. (eds) Bio and Nano Packaging Techniques for Electron Devices. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28522-6_1

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