Low Power Digital Communication in Implantable Devices Using Volume Conduction of Biological Tissues

Ning Yao, Heung-No Lee, Robert J. Sclabassi, Mingui Sun

Abstract: This work investigates the data communication problem of implantable devices using fundamental theories in communications. We utilize the volume conduction property of biological tissues to establish a digital communications link. Data obtained through animal experiments are used to analyze the time and frequency response of the volume conduction channel as well as to characterize the biological signals and noises present in the system. A low power bandwidth efficient channel-coded modulation scheme is proposed to conserve battery power and reduce the health risks associated