论文信息 - Programmable voltage multipliers for pacemaker output pulse generation in CMOS 0.8 µm technology

Programmable voltage multipliers for pacemaker output pulse generation in CMOS 0.8 µm technology

This work proposes two different solutions of a voltage multiplier suitable for a pacemaker pulse generator in a sub-micron CMOS technology. In particular high voltage and standard CMOS 0.8 µm implementations are compared. In both the proposed solutions the circuit can operate within a supply voltage range of 2.8V to 2V. Fine programmability of the output has been achieved, thus allowing the choice of the optimum trade-off between stimulation efficacy and battery longevity.

A. Neviani | A. Gerosa | E. Zanoni | A. Mozzi | A. Novo

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