Assembly and Packaging of a Wireless, Chronically-Implantable Neural Prosthetic Device

摘要

We present a chronically implantable, 121-channel, wireless neural prosthetic device assembled using a combination of novel and standard microelectronics packaging techniques. The exposed components are made of long-term biocompatible materials and are assembled into a three-dimensional package to minimize implant size. This device will be implanted into the spinal cord of an animal and is capable of electrically stimulating neural tissue. The objective of this work is to develop a clinical treatment for patients who lack micturition or bladder control due to paralysis or neurological-impairment.