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Modeling and characterization of the electrostatic coupling intra-body communication based on Mach-Zehnder electro-optical modulation

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The method of Mach-Zehnder electro-optical modulation is applied to Intra-Body Communication (IBC), where the modeling and characterization of this type of IBC are discussed. The mathematical model of the electrostatic coupling IBC based on Mach-Zehnder electro-optical modulation is developed. The main characteristics of this IBC form have been simulated within the frequency range of 200 kHz-40 MHz and compared to in-vivo measurements, with close agreements. Results show that the proposed method will help achieving good temperature characteristics, small size, and lower power consumption IBC system.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/oe.20.013488

Authors: Yong Song, Kai Zhang, Qun Hao, Jannick P. Rolland

Institutions: Beijing Institute of Technology, University of Rochester

Language: English

Topic: Wireless Body Area Networks

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Beijing Institute of Technology