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A Multitransducer Microsystem for Insect Monitoring and Control.
- Source :
- IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering; Oct2006, Vol. 53 Issue 10, p2084-2091, 8p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- This paper reports the development and in-vivo testing of a compact multitransducer microsystem intended for neuroethology experiments, including studies of gait dynamics in free-running insects. The system incorporates a combination of custom and off-the-shelf components. Its suite of measurement devices comprises leg-mounted strain gauges, electromyogram (EMG) and extracellular electrodes for the central nervous system, and a two-axis accelerometer. For signal conditioning and selection, the microsystem implements off-the-shelf electronics in a custom chip-on-board configuration. The microsystem measures 16 mm × 19 mm, supports 40 components and 56 I/O leads, and is assembled on a four-layer printed-circuit board. The entire system occupies only 0.65 cm³ and weighs less than 5 g. It has been successfully used to monitor leg-strain and EMG signals on walking cockroaches and for stimulation in the insect central nervous and muscular systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00189294
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22531574
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2006.877115