RF-link for cortical neuroprosthesis

— This paper describes an RF-link system suitable for intracortical neuroprosthesis. The wireless coupling minimizes the risk of infection and improves the patient health level. Data and power are transmitted by means of an RF low-coupling transformer. Binary FSK modulation is used in the forward link (from outside to implanted prosthesis) and BPSK is used in the backward link (implanted prosthesis to outside). Experimental results are presented, and important concerns regarding the magnetic coupling are addressed.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: ISCAS
• Authors: José António Beltran Gerald, Gonçalo Nuno Gomes Tavares, Moisés Simões Piedade, Elisio Gonçalves Varela, Ricardo Daniel Ribeiro
• Keywords: Binary FSK Modulation, Implanted Prosthesis, ISCAS 2005, RF Low-coupling Transformer