Neural interfaces are microfabricated systems able to record and to stimulate regenerated and intact nerves. We present herein a microdevice fabricated in the framework of the ESPRIT INTER project 8897 which seems particularly attractive for basic research in neurophysiology and even for future clinical applications. The microsystem is a hybrid device comprising a silicon die, incorporating electrodes to establish electrical connection with the regenerated nerve, housed in a polymer guidance channel and connected to an implanted signal preprocessing integrated unit. The fabrication of microsystem components, their assembly and recent in vivo results are described.
A microfabricated interface for neural recording and stimulation.
SEBASTIANI, LAURA;GHELARDUCCI, BRUNELLO;
1997-01-01
Abstract
Neural interfaces are microfabricated systems able to record and to stimulate regenerated and intact nerves. We present herein a microdevice fabricated in the framework of the ESPRIT INTER project 8897 which seems particularly attractive for basic research in neurophysiology and even for future clinical applications. The microsystem is a hybrid device comprising a silicon die, incorporating electrodes to establish electrical connection with the regenerated nerve, housed in a polymer guidance channel and connected to an implanted signal preprocessing integrated unit. The fabrication of microsystem components, their assembly and recent in vivo results are described.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.