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This site is especially for the savvy biomedical electronics design engineer who wants to be at the forefront of medical technology advancements from sensors to signal conditioning circuitry to data converters, microcontroller and interfaces and more. Wireless communication and wireless data transfer are among the key topics of discussion.
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The JESD204B interface: Board footprint saver and speed enhancer

Modern high-speed data converters are continuing to push sampling rates higher to keep up with increasing bandwidth demands. The need for upgrading the digital interface to keep up with higher data traffic is being addressed as well as more efficient use of board space with higher dynamic range ADCs. The JESD204B standard seems to be filling that gap. Read More...

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Technical Paper: The future of safety isolation in home healthcare electronics

The defibrillator illustrates the direction of the future of healthcare. They are an amazing life-saving technology that, only a few years ago, existed only in ambulances and hospitals where they required specialized training and a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to use. Read More...

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The unheralded side of medical ultrasound imaging: The high-voltage transmit path

It seems that much of the focus in electronic solutions for medical ultrasound are the high resolution, high accuracy, multiple integrated components for the receive channels. Maxim Integrated has given the high-voltage transmit path arena an innovative analog switch that improves upon existing technology, especially by integrating the high voltage VPP. Read More...

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When your body talks, BodyMedia listens

BodyMedia has been developing and marketing wearable body monitors that equip consumers with information they can use to make sweeping changes to their own health and wellness beginning with weight management and soon to include management of other conditions affected by lifestyle choices. The BodyMedia platform is the only system of its kind that is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device. Read More...

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Implementing an isolated 1-Wire Bus

The 1-Wire bus has become increasingly popular for the authentication and calibration of sensors and consumables in medical equipment, where galvanic isolation is required. This article explains how to modify existing 1-Wire master circuits to implement galvanic isolation. Read More...

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Mixed signal solutions for high reliability, medical applications

Advances in medicine and medical treatment bring the promise of more accurate diagnoses, new treatment methods and more patient-friendly medical care. From high resolution imaging systems to drug delivery systems and implantable electronics, analog and digital ICs are playing an expanding role in the medical field. Read More...

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The miracle of ultrasound

The many faces of ultrasound in an EDN collection of technical articles Read More...

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Creating solutions for health through technology innovation

Health care is advancing rapidly around the world, driven by new medical discoveries and ongoing demographic and economic changes. Read More...

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Cephasonics ultrasound API software version 3.0

API incorporates multiple features based on user feedback that simplify end-product development Read More...

Trans-thoracic impedance measurements in patient monitoring

Patient monitors measure and display the various vital signs of the connected patient. The main signature of interest is the patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) signal, but other parameters of interest and importance include temperature, blood pressure, and respiration rate. This article describes the nature of the respiration measurement based on thoracic impedance. Read More...

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Detecting and distinguishing cardiac-pacing artifacts

Buried in noise and larger cardiac signals, the artifacts of a pacemaker are difficult to spot. The methodology presented here can help diagnosticians read between the lines of an ECG strip. Read More...

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La biotecnología desde el punto de vista de un médico-ingeniero (“ Medical electronics from the point of view of a doctor/engineer”)

La biotecnología desde el punto de vista de un médico-ingeniero (“ Medical electronics from the point of view of a doctor/engineer”) Read More...

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Top 10 medical breakthroughs of 2012 from TIME Health & Family

I found this list of medical marvels through scientific research in 2012 on TIME’s Health & Family website. All of these discoveries and innovations would not have been possible without electronics. Read More...

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Hot technologies: Looking ahead to 2013

EDN editors and guest contributors examine some of the hot trends and technologies in 2012 that will shape next year’s technology news. Read More...

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M2M branches beyond one-to-one links

Machine-to-machine technology made great strides in 2012, and I expect an explosion of applications in 2013, making M2M the top hot technology to watch. Read More...

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Wear your heart monitor on your sleeve

Analog front-end and microelectromechanical-system devices have led the pack in miniaturization innovation this year, and one result has been a spate of health and wellness monitors that users can wear as unobtrusive accessories. Read More...

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Teardown: Inside Given Technology's Pillcam Colon 2

Low-power wireless and sensor experts from Zarlink-Microsemi and Aptina helped Given Imaging optimize the Pillcam Colon 2, a gentler alternative to conventional endoscopy and colonoscopy. Read More...

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Infrared LED lights up medical app

The Magnalight LEDLB-1-IR-110V infrared LED light delivers an easy to handle light when infrared therapy is applied to different body parts. Read More...

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DC micromotors are specially designed for medical apps

PITTMAN Motors are high-performance slotless brushless DC motors for medical applications. Read More...

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300 W ac-dc power supplies offer power density of 12.5 W/in3 and meet EN60601-1 3rd edition for medical applications

CUI Inc. has added a family of compact 300 W power supplies to its VMS ac-dc medical power portfolio. Read More...

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Quartz crystal-based remote thermometer features direct Celsius readout

Although quartz crystals have served as temperature sensors, designers haven't taken advantage of the technology because few manufacturers offer the sensors as standard products (references 1 and 2). In contrast to conventional resistance- or semiconductor-based sensors, a quartz-based sensor provides inherently digital-signal conditioning, good stability, and a direct digital ou... Read More...

Celsius-to-digital thermometer works with remote sensor

Edited by Bill Travis Read More...

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COTO claims RedRock is industry’s smallest MEMS magnetic reed switch

Coto Technology Inc., announced at the Design West Conference the availability of its RedRock™ RS1-A-2515 MEMS-based magnetic reed switch. Based on its unique high aspect ratio, MEMS design and manufacturing processes, the switch provides all of the advantages of conventional magnetic reed switch technology, including zero power operation and high-power hot switching. Read More...

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Grayhill’s Instinct 2.0 gesture recognition library for 3D image manipulation

Grayhill, Inc. released the latest version of its Instinct™ Gesture Recognition Library. Instinct is a software tool that converts multi-touch sensor data into gestures, giving any device functionality similar to the iPhone®. Read More...

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Freescale Healthcare AFE reference platform

Freescale’s Healthcare AFE reference platform is able to integrate a full set of solutions for portable medical and personal healthcare applications. Read More...

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Compact low profile “green” 225 W power supply for IT, industrial and medical applications

XP Power announced the ECP225 series of efficient low profile AC-DC power supplies. Delivering up to 150 W by convection cooling alone, the units deliver a maximum of 225 W when a forced air flow of only 10 CFM is applied. Read More...

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Cephasonics ultrasound API software version 3.0

API incorporates multiple features based on user feedback that simplify end-product development Read More...

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365W AC/DC single-output power supply for ITE and medical

LHV Power Corporation (www.lhvpower.com) has added an AC/DC single-output power supply series that provide up to 365 watts of continuous power at typical efficiencies of 90 percent. The LVOM-365 series is for use in medical equipment and ITE switching applications and has received full medical, ITE, EN60601-1 and EMC safety approvals. Read More...

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Vocia 1.5 for voice evacuation and public address systems

Biamp Systems, a provider of networked media systems, announced the launch of five new products in its Vocia 1.5 release. Read More...

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Low-noise, energy-efficient chokes for MRI scanners

SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) has developed chokes for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). These inductive components are exceptionally quiet in operation as well as being low-loss and energy-efficient. Read More...

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High-density single output 160W AC/DC medical power supplies

LHV Power Corporation introduced a family of ultra high-density AC/DC single output power supplies that provide up to 160 watts of continuous power at typical efficiencies of 90 percent. Read More...

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Non-magnetic combination D-subminiature connectors for medical imaging equipment

CONEC, a manufacturer of high-quality connectors, has developed a series of non-magnetic combination D-subminiature connectors for advanced medical imaging equipment. Read More...

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TI lowest-power octal, 100-MSPS ADC for medical, industrial imaging applications

Texas Instruments introduced an octal, 12-bit, 100-MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that provides the lowest power consumption in its class. Read More...

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MCU design with communications protocol stack for remote medical systems

Energy Micro announced a partnership with Lamprey Networks Inc. (LNI) to provide energy friendly, secure and certified remote monitoring medical electronic systems. Read More...

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Teardown: Inside Given Technology's Pillcam Colon 2

Low-power wireless and sensor experts from Zarlink-Microsemi and Aptina helped Given Imaging optimize the Pillcam Colon 2, a gentler alternative to conventional endoscopy and colonoscopy. Read More...

>> SEE ALL
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When your body talks, BodyMedia listens

BodyMedia has been developing and marketing wearable body monitors that equip consumers with information they can use to make sweeping changes to their own health and wellness beginning with weight management and soon to include management of other conditions affected by lifestyle choices. The BodyMedia platform is the only system of its kind that is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device. Read More...

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Implementing an isolated 1-Wire Bus

The 1-Wire bus has become increasingly popular for the authentication and calibration of sensors and consumables in medical equipment, where galvanic isolation is required. This article explains how to modify existing 1-Wire master circuits to implement galvanic isolation. Read More...

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Mixed signal solutions for high reliability, medical applications

Advances in medicine and medical treatment bring the promise of more accurate diagnoses, new treatment methods and more patient-friendly medical care. From high resolution imaging systems to drug delivery systems and implantable electronics, analog and digital ICs are playing an expanding role in the medical field. Read More...

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Creating solutions for health through technology innovation

Health care is advancing rapidly around the world, driven by new medical discoveries and ongoing demographic and economic changes. Read More...

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BLDC motor control for respirators

Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are widely used in medical devices due to their high reliability, high efficiency, low maintenance and many other advantages. One of the most popular applications is a sleep apnea machine. Read More...

Trans-thoracic impedance measurements in patient monitoring

Patient monitors measure and display the various vital signs of the connected patient. The main signature of interest is the patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) signal, but other parameters of interest and importance include temperature, blood pressure, and respiration rate. This article describes the nature of the respiration measurement based on thoracic impedance. Read More...

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Detecting and distinguishing cardiac-pacing artifacts

Buried in noise and larger cardiac signals, the artifacts of a pacemaker are difficult to spot. The methodology presented here can help diagnosticians read between the lines of an ECG strip. Read More...

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Top 10 medical breakthroughs of 2012 from TIME Health & Family

I found this list of medical marvels through scientific research in 2012 on TIME’s Health & Family website. All of these discoveries and innovations would not have been possible without electronics. Read More...

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IBM’s Watson to get a medical degree

An IBM team has created an AI machine that has three key capabilities to use information and to make decisions. Read More...

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Wear your heart monitor on your sleeve

Analog front-end and microelectromechanical-system devices have led the pack in miniaturization innovation this year, and one result has been a spate of health and wellness monitors that users can wear as unobtrusive accessories. Read More...

>> SEE ALL
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