CMOS Integration of Low-Noise, Micropower, Front-End Electronics for a 100-Element Intracortical Electrode Array
The focus of this research is the development of a micropower, low-noise, analog CMOS integrated circuit for an intracortical neural probe that observes 100 neural signatures from a monkey's brain. The assembled probe is intended to be implanted in the motor cortex to read out a neural signature that occurs prior to movement of a limb. If successful, this research could lead to the development of neural controlled, human prosthetic limbs. Schematic of a micropower, low noise preamplifier
100-Element Intracortical Electrode Array Key research issues include obtaining low-noise performance at the lowest possible power level, especially since 100 elements must be amplified and processed. Decoding the complex neural signature is being researched by collaborators at California Institute of Technology.

This research is sponsored by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) with UNCC electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. David Binkley, UNCC graduate research assistants, Norbert Ulshoefer and David Ihme, and JPL sponsor Dr. Mohammad Mojarradi.




Silicon-on-Insulator CMOS, Radiation Hardened, Low-Noise, Micropower Preamplifiers for NASA Deep Space Missions
Many systems, such as micro-gyroscopes intended for deep space missions, require low-noise preamplifiers to increase signal strength so precise movements and measurements can be made. Due to stringent power budgets for the deep space missions, electronics should be designed for minimum power consumption. The Europa Orbiter Mission
System on a Chip for Deep Space Missions Key research challenges include developing design methodologies for obtaining low-noise operation at low levels of power, consistent with maintaining operation in the extreme radiation and temperature environment of deep space.

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) sponsors this research with UNCC electrical and computer engineering professor, Dr. David Binkley, UNCC graduate research assistants, David Ihme and Norbert Ulshoefer, and JPL sponsor, Dr. Mohammad Mojarradi.