title: Flexible implementation of front-end bioelectric signal amplifier using FPAA for telemedicine system.
abstract: Traditional/Current electronic circuits for Telemedicine have significant performance on certain bioelectric signal detection. However, it is rarely seen that can handle multiple signals without changing of hardware. This paper introduces a general front-end amplifier for various bioelectric signals based on Field Programmable Analogy Array (FPAA) Technology. Employing FPAA technology, the implemented amplifier can be adapted for various bioelectric signals without alternating the circuitry while its compact size (core parts < 2 cm2) provides an alternative solution for miniaturized Telemedicine system and Wearable Devices. The proposed design implementation has demonstrated, through successfully ECG and EMG signal extractions, a quick way to miniaturize analog biomedical circuit in a convenient and cost effective way.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Av. Padre Tomás Pereira, Taipa, Macau. fstmiv@umac.mo
authors.forename: U Fai
authors.initials: UF
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Wai Wong
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Sio Hang
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Pun
authors.forename: Mang I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Vai
authors.forename: Peng Un
authors.initials: PU
authors.lastname: Mak
mesh_terms: D000669:Amplifiers, Electronic; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D008256:Macau; D018670:Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013686:Telemetry / Q000295:instrumentation*