Wirelessly powered and controlled, implantable, multi-channel, multi-wavelength optogenetic stimulator

Ranajay Mandal, Sudip Nag, Nitish V. Thakor

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Abstract

In recent years, major developments in RF based power transmission systems have made a great impact in the progress of wirelessly powered implantable biomedical devices. In this paper, we present a multichannel and multi-wavelength optogenetic stimulator, suitable for chronic and acute implantation in freely moving rodents. Optogenetic stimulators provide a pathway for complex spatiotemporal control of photosensitized neurons in the brain. The design consists of an 8×8 micro light emitting diode array of equally spaced amber and blue LED pairs at alternate positions. The closely packed illumination structure facilitates light delivery at a high spatial (0.5mm) and temporal (0.1 ms) resolution. Low Frequency RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technique was used for both power delivery and communication with the onboard low power microcontroller via custom built Reader circuitry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on RF and Wireless Tecbhnologies for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications, IMWS-BIO 2013 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: Dec 9 2013Dec 11 2013

Other

Other2013 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on RF and Wireless Tecbhnologies for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications, IMWS-BIO 2013
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period12/9/1312/11/13

Keywords

  • micro light emitting diode (LED)
  • Multi-channel
  • multi-wavelength
  • optogenetic
  • wireless

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics

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