Data Reduction Techniques in Neural Recording Microsystems

Abstract

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A Fully Implantable Wireless Bidirectional Neuromodulation System for Mice

“…Bidirectional wireless communication is needed to receive data generated by the implant (telemetry) and for external control of the implant's state. The telemetry throughput should generally be at least 320 kbps (the rate needed to support a continuous 20 ksps stream of neural recordings with 16 bits per sample), although this requirement could be relaxed if compression, event filtering, or other techniques are used [34]. Because mice are housed in relatively small environments (typical cage dimensions are roughly 15-30 cm), range is not critical.…”