Micro-solenoid inductors with magnetic core for neural stimulation

  • Mohsen Zaeimbashi
  • , Zhiguang Wang
  • , Seung Woo Lee
  • , Sydney Cash
  • , Shelley Fried
  • , Nian Sun

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Abstract

Magnetic stimulation using micro-coils has shown to be an effective method for brain neural modulation [1]. These micro-coils could arguably be superior to commonly used micro-electrodes in terms of long-term functionality. This is because, unlike electrode based devices, magnetic coils do not need to have direct contact with brain tissues and thus their efficiency and stimulation capability do not degrade overtime. In this study, we compare three different micro-coils and show that the use of magnetic-core in the inductors could substantially improve the coil's performance and help to generate more than 13 times stronger electric field and electric field gradient.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2230-2233
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538636466
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Oct 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2018 - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 18 Jul 201821 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
Volume2018-July
ISSN (Print)1557-170X

Conference

Conference40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period18/07/1821/07/18

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