Stimulation of Neurons by Electrical Means

By (author) Mario A Meza-Cuevas

Book cover: Stimulation of Neurons by Electrical Means

Extent: 164, 164 pages

Publisher: Logos Verlag Berlin

Subjects: Technical Sciences: Computer Science, Engineering, IT, & Math

Series: Wissenschaftliche Beiträge zur Medizinelektronik

Series volume number: 4

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 2015)

ISBN: 9783832541521

5.71 x 8.27 inches

Price: $68.00

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In this work, the use of different techniques to achieve a fully implantable neurostimulator is analyzed. The target is invasive electrical stimulation for applications requiring a large number of stimulation sites, such as implants to restore vision, e.g. retinal implants. The approaches analyzed are: the use of metal electrodes covered by a conductive polymer, PEDOT, which reduces the electrode impedance; the use of non-rectangular waveforms to save energy during the electrical stimulation; and high circuitry integration in an ASIC to combine the above mentioned techniques. The result is a design with small silicon area and low energy requirements.

  • By (author) Mario A Meza-Cuevas