Characterization of passive wireless electrocardiogram acquisition in adult zebrafish

Silviu Gruber, Tai Le, Miguel Huerta, Konnor Wilson, Jingchun Yang, Xiaolei Xu, Hung Cao

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Abstract

Zebrafish have been demonstrated as an ideal vertebrate model system for a wide range of bio-studies. Along with conventional approaches, monitoring and analysis of zebrafish electrocardiogram (ECG) have been utilized for cardio-physiological screening and elucidation. However, existing approaches involving the use of anesthesia failed to provide intrinsic ECG signals. In this work, we propose and characterize wireless power transfer (WPT) via inductive coupling to power an ECG zebrafish implant and a backscattering mechanism for data communication. The inductive link was realized using the solenoid configuration to resolve misalignment issues. Power transfer efficiency (PTE) was characterized and test data were successfully obtained in different practical scenario. Therefore, we speculate our approach would pave the way for continuous ECG monitoring of freely-swimming zebrafish without disrupting their normal activities, supporting various biological investigations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIMBioc 2018 - 2018 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages115-117
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781538659182
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 7 2018
Event2018 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference, IMBioc 2018 - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: Jun 14 2018Jun 15 2018

Publication series

NameIMBioc 2018 - 2018 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference

Other

Other2018 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Biomedical Conference, IMBioc 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period6/14/186/15/18

Keywords

  • Backscattering
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Inductive coupling
  • Wireless power transfer
  • Zebrafish

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Instrumentation

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