Medical Electronics Manufacturing
Fall 1999

Selected Contents

Using Thermoelectric Heat Pumps for Temperature Control of Medical Equipment

by Robert Smythe

Thermoelectric heat pumps offer flexibility when designing devices that need accurate and reliable thermal management.

Achieving Maximum Performance from Delay Lines for Medical Electronics

by Dennis Fitzsimmons

Delay lines can play a crucial role in designing medical electronics that incorporate timing devices such as digital signal processors.

Worst-Case Circuit Analysis for Electronic Parts

by Walter M. Smith

Evaluating electronic circuits for tolerance to simultaneous worst-case variations of the individual piece-parts helps ensure that the final circuits will function reliably over the life of the device.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS:
The Evolution of Single-Board Computers in Embedded Medical Device Development

by Fred B. Salloum

Single-board computers provide a small form factor and connectivity that enables designers to build smaller, less-expensive systems.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE:
Embedded Digital Technology Defines the Next Generation of Medical Electronics

by Sam Saba

Advances in digital signal processors and microcontrollers have increased the opportunities for integrating this technology into medical electronics.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS:
Operating Systems: Exploring Windows CE for Medical Devices

by Geoff Hirsch

Operating system standards can minimize costs and development time of devices and improve integration with synergistic devices and information systems.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS:
Designing Devices Using CAN and CANopen Buses for Networking

by Holger Zeltwanger

A highly efficient serial data-link bus protocol frees embedded systems developers from reinventing the wheel.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS:
Designing Monitoring Devices That Connect to Ethernet and Internet

by John C. Harris

Designing Internet connectivity into devices decreases on-site repair and improves networking options.

EMC:
Testing for Immunity to Radiated Electromagnetic Fields: Understanding IEC 61000-4-3

by Clark Vitek

Understanding the issues surrounding IEC 61000-4-3 can ensure that the laboratory results are sufficient for the product being tested.

EMC:
Electromagnetic Interference and Patient Isolation

by William D. Kimmel and Daryl D. Gerke

Radio-frequency interference presents a major challenge to minimizing EMI in patient-connected devices.

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