A planar micro-magnetic platform for stimulation of neural cells in vitro

M. E. Rizou, T. Prodromakis

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Abstract / Description of output

In this work we present a novel platform of micro-inductors designed to perform magnetic stimulation in neural cells and neural slices in vitro. The fabrication along with design considerations are presented. The fabricated platform consists of a 6×6 array of micro-inductors and achieves spatial magnetic flux profiles with a resolution of 100μm. The capability of the platform to perform magnetic stimulation is explored through finite element method calculations and by testing with a phantom gel, which mimics the electric properties of neural tissue. Biasing the micro-coils with a current of 25mA produces a magnetic flux density with a maximum of 4.28mT above their centre, while the induced electric potential reaches the 233mV in the vicinity of the coils.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages34-37
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509029594
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jan 2017
Event12th IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2016 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 17 Oct 201619 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2016

Conference

Conference12th IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period17/10/1619/10/16

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • magnetic stimulation
  • micro-coils
  • microfabrication
  • neural activation

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