Biomedical Sensor Specifications

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The need for accurate medical diagnostic procedures places stringent requirements on the design and use of biomedical sensors. Depending on…

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

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This technique allows the mapping of surfaces on a molecular or atomic scale. It can also be adapted to measure…

What is a Biosensor?

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This is a biological sensor that has the following features: A biological recognition component (selectivity). A supporting structure in intimate…

Types of EMG Electrodes Commonly Used in Medical Measurements

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We have different types of biopotential electrodes that are used in recording electromyographic (EMG) signals from different muscles in the…

Microelectromechanical System Transducers (MEMS)–Based Medical Sensors

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Microelectromechanical system transducers (MEMS) are fabricated using solid-state micromachining techniques that are typically employed by the semiconductor industry in the…

The Process of Setting up a PET scan

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The ability of a PET scanner to target specific functions or objects e.g. tumour makes it a very effective tool…

ECG Electrodes

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A typical flexible ECG electrode is composed of certain types of polymers or elastomers that are made electrically conductive by…

Radionuclide Imaging Techniques

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The radionuclide imaging devices place radionuclides, called tracers, within the body. We have 3 types of imaging that include the…

Key Considerations for Biopotential Measurements

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Biopotential measurements are done using different types of specialized electrodes. The work of these recording electrodes is to couple the…

The General Principle of Fiber Optic-based Sensor

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Optical sensors are typically interfaced with an optical unit. This optical component supplies the excitation light, which may be from…