Development of Programmable Multichannel Biphasic Pulse Generator for FES

Development of Programmable Multichannel Biphasic Pulse Generator for FES

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Volume-44 Number-3
Year of Publication : 2017
Authors : Kunal Bhoyania, Chetan B. Bhatt, Chirag Panchal
DOI :  10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V44P226

Citation 

Kunal Bhoyania, Chetan B. Bhatt, Chirag Panchal "Development of Programmable Multichannel Biphasic Pulse Generator for FES ", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), V44(3),126-128 February 2017. ISSN:2231-5381. www.ijettjournal.org. published by seventh sense research group

Abstract
Functional Electro stimulation (FES) is a device delivering electric impulses to restore normal functioning of patients suffering from stroke or spinal cord injury Biphasic electrical impulse ensures least tissue damage and skin reaction due to bipolar action. Portable FES device commercially available are having limited number of channels. In this paper we are proposing a circuit for FES which gives fully programmable biphasic output in terms of adjustable frequency and adjustable pulse width simultaneously for eight channels. The functionality & circuit performance of the circuits are presented in this paper.

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Keywords
FES, Multichannel, Adjustable pulse width, Adjustable frequency, Biphasic.