Electronic performance of a dual inductive link for a wireless neural recording implant

This paper reports a dual inductive link to provide two-way wireless communication and power for a neural recording system. Particular emphasis is placed on explaining the challenges associated with two inductive links operating in the same space and possible solutions. This system uses a class E converter to sustain a large AC current in an external coil for transcutaneous energy transfer to an implant coil. A telemetry circuit generates a reverse-telemetry carrier frequency using an Integer-N PLL to support multiple outward data channels. Interference from the class E converter fundamental and harmonics is rejected using a differential coil configuration. An approach to filtering harmonic interference from the external power coil is also presented.