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The application of an Actel field programmable gate array in the design of an ECG RR interval recorder.
- Source :
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Journal of medical engineering & technology [J Med Eng Technol] 1995 Nov-Dec; Vol. 19 (6), pp. 198-204. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) allow digital circuitry to be integrated on to a single device without the long time penalty incurred with mask programmable Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). This makes FPGA technology an attractive option to engineer involved in designing digital circuitry where space is at a premium. Furthermore, the relatively low cost of FPGAs at low volume, compared to mask programmable ASICs make them an excellent prototyping option for designers who are considering low cost volume production with mask programmable ASICs. There are several different types of FPGAs available which thus creates confusion for prospective users uncertain of their relative benefits. This paper serves as an introduction to FPGA technology and the stages involved in implementing a design, via the application of an Actel FPGA to the development of an ambulatory long term electrocardiogram (ECG) based RR interval recorder.
- Subjects :
- Biomedical Engineering economics
Biomedical Engineering instrumentation
Computer-Aided Design
Costs and Cost Analysis
Electrocardiography, Ambulatory economics
Electronics, Medical economics
Electronics, Medical instrumentation
Equipment Design
Humans
Medical Laboratory Science economics
Medical Laboratory Science instrumentation
Software
Electrocardiography, Ambulatory instrumentation
Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted instrumentation
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0309-1902
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of medical engineering & technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8742867
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03091909509030289