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Performance improvement and functionalization of an electrode array for retinal prosthesis by iridium oxide coating and introduction of smart-wiring technology using CMOS microchips.

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Title: Performance improvement and functionalization of an electrode array for retinal prosthesis by iridium oxide coating and introduction of smart-wiring technology using CMOS microchips.
Authors: Noda, Toshihiko1 t-noda@ms.naist.jp, Sasagawa, Kiyotaka1, Tokuda, Takashi1, Terasawa, Yasuo2, Tashiro, Hiroyuki3, Kanda, Hiroyuki4, Fujikado, Takashi4, Ohta, Jun1
Source: Sensors & Actuators A: Physical. May2014, Vol. 211, p27-37. 11p.
Subjects: Performance evaluation, CMOS memory circuits, Integrated circuits, Iridium oxide films, Miniature electronic equipment, Electric wiring
Abstract: Abstract: The improvement of an electrode array for retinal prosthesis is described. Two elements of fundamental technology required in next-generation retinal prosthesis, the miniaturization of and wiring of a stimulus electrode, were investigated. To miniaturize the stimulus electrode without performance degradation, surface coating by iridium oxide (IrOx), a high performance material, was introduced. The electrochemical properties and durability of an IrOx coated electrode were evaluated through in vitro and in vivo experimentation. Results showed that IrOx coating delivers a higher performance with sufficient durability and contributes to the miniaturization of the electrode without degrading the stimulus capability. Smart-wiring technology using CMOS microchips was also investigated. A prototype electrode array with CMOS microchips was fabricated to clarify the concept. A dedicated CMOS microchip was hybrid-integrated into a stimulus electrode array. Results of in vivo experiments showed that the fabricated array stimulated retinal cells effectively. Miniaturized electrodes with an IrOx coating and smart-wiring technology enable the fabrication of a super-multi-channel (i.e., more than 1000) electrode array, which is required for next-generation retinal prosthesis. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: The improvement of an electrode array for retinal prosthesis is described. Two elements of fundamental technology required in next-generation retinal prosthesis, the miniaturization of and wiring of a stimulus electrode, were investigated. To miniaturize the stimulus electrode without performance degradation, surface coating by iridium oxide (IrOx), a high performance material, was introduced. The electrochemical properties and durability of an IrOx coated electrode were evaluated through in vitro and in vivo experimentation. Results showed that IrOx coating delivers a higher performance with sufficient durability and contributes to the miniaturization of the electrode without degrading the stimulus capability. Smart-wiring technology using CMOS microchips was also investigated. A prototype electrode array with CMOS microchips was fabricated to clarify the concept. A dedicated CMOS microchip was hybrid-integrated into a stimulus electrode array. Results of in vivo experiments showed that the fabricated array stimulated retinal cells effectively. Miniaturized electrodes with an IrOx coating and smart-wiring technology enable the fabrication of a super-multi-channel (i.e., more than 1000) electrode array, which is required for next-generation retinal prosthesis. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:09244247
DOI:10.1016/j.sna.2014.03.001