Characterisation of a multi-channel multiplexed EMG recording system: Towards realising variable electrode configurations

Kylie De Jager, Michael Mentink, Henry Lancashire, Yazan Al-Ajam, Stephen Taylor, Anne Vanhoestenberghe

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Abstract

An implantable EMG amplifier with a novel multiplexed frontend for in vivo selection of optimal electrode configurations, was designed using commercially available components. The multiplexers are advantageous as optimal electrode configuration are not known before implantation. The system has 6 ADC recording channels (ADS1298 biopotential amplifier, 2 kHz sampling frequency, 16-bit resolution), and three 8 × 8 multiplexer arrays (ADG2188), 2 channels per MUX. The system was characterised by measuring input impedance (5.8 MOhm) and frequency response (CMRR 49.0 dB; SNR 51.4 dB). EMG recordings from implanted epimysial electrodes showed lower signal quality (13.5 dB) compared with a commercial EMG recorder (19.5 dB), nonetheless the signals appeared suitable for myoelectric control applications. An implantable version of the EMG recorder, housed within a hermetically sealed ceramic package, should improve signal quality.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBioCAS 2019 - Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509006175
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2019
Event2019 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2019 - Nara, Japan
Duration: 17 Oct 201919 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameBioCAS 2019 - Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2019
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNara
Period17/10/201919/10/2019

Keywords

  • Biopotential recordings
  • bipolar
  • electrode array
  • electromyography
  • implantable electronics
  • monopolar
  • tripolar

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