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A programmable ENG amplifier with passive EMG neutralization for FES applications


Abstract:

An integrated amplifier for electroneurogram (ENG) recordings from tripolar cuff electrodes is described. The amplifier is dedicated to urinary incontinence and other fun...Show More

Abstract:

An integrated amplifier for electroneurogram (ENG) recordings from tripolar cuff electrodes is described. The amplifier is dedicated to urinary incontinence and other functional electrical stimulation (FES) applications. To remove myoelectric (EMG) interference a parallel RC network is used to balance the electrode impedances in the quasi-tripole amplifier configuration. The various ENG amplifier settings, such as resistance and capacitance trimming for the neutralization RC network, amplifier gain and filter cut-off frequencies, are controlled by an external microcontroller which communicates with the embedded SPI (Serial Port Interface) block in the amplifier. By this topology control of the ENG amplifier is executed in software allowing for the system parameters to be re-configured after implantation. The analog system blocks and details of the SPI logic are described. The amplifier was fabricated in a 3-V 0.35-μm BiCMOS process technology and preliminary measured results are reported. Input signals as low as 1μV can be reliably detected. The amplifier occupies an area of 1.5mm2 and consumes about 1.4mW when configured to detect sub-microvolt neural signals.
Date of Conference: 18-21 May 2008
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 13 June 2008
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Conference Location: Seattle, WA, USA

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