Microflex Circuit Applications for Medical Devices
Extreme-resolution microflex processes enable a reduction in conductive trace width and pitch that opens a door for miniature-scale microcircuits used in medical devices.
(MDDI)

Interconnects Enhance Flexibility of Monitoring Systems
(MPMN)

Biosensor Research Could Further Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
(EMDM)

Thermoelectric Generator Can Convert Waste Heat into Energy
(EMDM)

Spotlight: Electronics
(MPMN)

Computer-on-Modules: Standardized Processing for Medical Electronics
(MEM)
Many medical electronics manufacturers choose to outsource key components of their devices. However, they should consider a new option for embedded computing systems.

Seven Steps to Selecting a Medical Embedded Board
(MEM)
A few key considerations can help medical device OEMs select the right embedded computer board and supplier.

Acoustic Imaging: Diagnosing Singulation-Cracked MLCCs
(MEM)
A novel technique provides a quality assurance check that can reduce the incidence of performance failures in equipment.

Coping with the Risk of Board Flexure Damage to Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors
(MEM)
Techniques are emerging to minimize the incidence of a PCB component defect that can cause problems in devices in the field.

The Shrinking World of Implantable Medical Electronics
(MEM)
New circuit assembly techniques, such as 3-D chip-scale packaging, are making the miniaturization of implantable devices a reality.

IVD Industry Overview: Electronic and Mechanical Components and Software
(IVDT)

Spotlight: Sensors and Transducers
(MPMN)

Thermoelectric Generator Converts Waste Heat into Energy
(MPMN)

Sensors Can Be Plugged Directly Into USB Port
(MPMN)

Sparks Fly with Nanogenerators
(MD&DI)

Using Integrated Magnetic Microchip Devices in IVDs
(IVDT)
The technology for sensitive, quantitative point-of-use magnetic bioassays exists. Practical manufacturing techniques are needed.

Low-Input-Voltage Convertor Enables 'Green' Portable Devices
(MPMN)

Reducing Power Consumption in Embedded Medical Electronics
(MEM)
Microcontrollers have power management features that offer cost and performance benefits for portable devices.

Wireless Technology Sparks New Approach to Powering Implantable Devices
(EMDM)

Neurochip Links Damaged Brain Connections
(MD&DI)

Sensors Measure 3-D Force and Torque Data in Human Knee Replacement
(MPMN)
Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal physical activities could enable the development of better knee implants.

Switches, Signals, and Connectors
(MPMN)

Using Lubricants to Avoid Failures in Medical Electronic Connectors
(MEM)
Lubricating materials with high positional stability can prevent the corrosion that threatens device reliability.

Moving Toward Lead-Free Products
(MD&DI)
Although medical devices will not need to be lead free by the July 1, 2006 deadline, manufacturers should start to address their use of lead-bearing solder.

Ten Common EMI Problems in Medical Electronics
(MEM)
Paying attention to fundamental problem sources during the product design stage can prevent interference issues from affecting equipment performance.

EMI Considerations in Selecting AC/DC Switching Power Supplies
(MEM)
Understanding the electromagnetic interference issues for power supplies helps designers to select the right power supply to integrate into their medical electronics.