Advanced Micro-System for Scalable Neural Recording and Stimulation

Implantable systems capable of high-bandwidth telemetry for transmission of neural information to an external receiver have not been realized.Most researchers, however, have adopted percutaneous connectors as the workhorse of high-channel count neural research.To avoid these connectors, attempts to create high-bandwidth transceivers have resulted in high-power, large-volume, or boutique solutions.The objective of this proposal is to (1) outline an approach for a low-power and wireless telemetry solution for transmission of data out of the body that complies with FCC regulatory guidelines, (2) demonstrate overall technical feasibility, (3) create a modular interface which supports multiple electrode types, and (4) provide future scalability to a larger number of channels.This proposal demonstrates technical aspects including electronics, hermetic package, digital processing, and wireless link in-vivo use.Our Direct to Phase II proposal seeks to develop the described system to create a research tool platform for researchers for cortical and peripheral nerve recordings.