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Title
Wireless power technology for biomedical implants
Author/Creator
Laskovski, Anthony N.;  Dissanayake, Tharaka;  Yuce, Mehmet R.
Institution
The University of Newcastle. Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Description
Biomedical Implants require a clean and medically safe source of energy to perform their operations. Early implants such as pacemakers sourced their power from small lithium ion batteries. While this solution allows for the operation of the implantable device without a wire connecting the internal and external circuitry, limited battery life causes the impracticality, health risks and expense of operating on patients for the mere purpose of replacing the battery. The use of wireless power technology in implantable devices led to a more flexible range of applications which were not otherwise possible.
Relation
Biomedical Engineering p. 119-132
Relation
http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/wireless-power-technology-for-biomedical-implants
Date
2009
Publisher
InTech
Keyword(s)
biomedical implants;  pacemakers;  wireless power technology
Resource Type
book chapter
Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/918374
Identifier
ISBN:9789533070131
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