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A simple, cost effective circuit for a two-electrode non-differential biopotential amplifier is proposed. It uses a ‘virtual ground’ transimpedance amplifier and a parallel RC network for input common mode current equalisation, while the signal input impedance preserves its high value. With this innovative interface circuit, a simple non-inverting amplifier fully emulates high CMRR differential. The amplifier equivalent CMRR (typical range from 70–100 dB) is equal to the open loop gain of the operational amplifier used in the transimpedance interface stage. The circuit has very simple structure and utilises a small number of popular components. The amplifier is intended for use in various two-electrode applications, such as Holter-type monitors, defibrillators, ECG monitors, biotelemetry devices etc.
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Dobrev, D., Neycheva, T. & Mudrov, N. Simple two-electrode biosignal amplifier. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 43, 725–730 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02430949
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