A Low-Cost, Wireless, Multi-Channel Deep Brain Stimulation System for Rodents

Fnu Tala, Jordan Leiber, Hayden Fisher, Naga Spandana Muppaneni, Benjamin C. Johnson

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

1 Scopus citations
6 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

We present a small (43mm x 24mm x 15mm), off-the-shelf wireless neurostimulator for rodent deep brain stimulation research. Our device enables researchers to wirelessly configure stimulator settings, such as amplitude, pulse width, channel selection, and frequency, via a phone app. The system uses impedance-independent current-mode stimulation and steers current to a selected channel. In addition to monophasic and biphasic stimulation, the system also supports arbitrary waveform stimulation using pre-stored lookup tables. The system uses a configurable grounding phase to clear residual charge and a stimulation compliance monitor to ensure safe operation. The compliance monitor wirelessly reports the current during stimulation, the amount of passive recharge current, and the DC voltage of the electrode interface. The 400mAh battery is easy to replace and can go over 40 hours between charges. The system can be built for less than $50 using easy-to-source components to support inexpensive, highly-parallel research applications.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publication43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages7526-7529
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728111797
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2021 - Virtual, Online, Mexico
Duration: 1 Nov 20215 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
ISSN (Print)1557-170X

Conference

Conference43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2021
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityVirtual, Online
Period1/11/215/11/21

Keywords

  • Arbitrary Stimulation
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Full-feature stimulation
  • Multi-channel

EGS Disciplines

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'A Low-Cost, Wireless, Multi-Channel Deep Brain Stimulation System for Rodents'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this