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Title: Electrode array for neural stimulation

Abstract

An electrode array for neural stimulation is disclosed which has particular applications for use in a retinal prosthesis. The electrode array can be formed as a hermetically-sealed two-part ceramic package which includes an electronic circuit such as a demultiplexer circuit encapsulated therein. A relatively large number (up to 1000 or more) of individually-addressable electrodes are provided on a curved surface of a ceramic base portion the electrode array, while a much smaller number of electrical connections are provided on a ceramic lid of the electrode array. The base and lid can be attached using a metal-to-metal seal formed by laser brazing. Electrical connections to the electrode array can be provided by a flexible ribbon cable which can also be used to secure the electrode array in place.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [1];  [1];  [3];  [1]
  1. Albuquerque, NM
  2. Edgewood, NM
  3. (Albuquerque, NM)
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1024121
Patent Number(s):
8000804
Application Number:
11/588,905
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61N - ELECTROTHERAPY
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
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Citation Formats

Wessendorf, Kurt O, Okandan, Murat, Stein, David J, Yang, Pin, Cesarano, III, Joseph, and Dellinger, Jennifer. Electrode array for neural stimulation. United States: N. p., 2011. Web.
Wessendorf, Kurt O, Okandan, Murat, Stein, David J, Yang, Pin, Cesarano, III, Joseph, & Dellinger, Jennifer. Electrode array for neural stimulation. United States.
Wessendorf, Kurt O, Okandan, Murat, Stein, David J, Yang, Pin, Cesarano, III, Joseph, and Dellinger, Jennifer. Tue . "Electrode array for neural stimulation". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1024121.
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abstractNote = {An electrode array for neural stimulation is disclosed which has particular applications for use in a retinal prosthesis. The electrode array can be formed as a hermetically-sealed two-part ceramic package which includes an electronic circuit such as a demultiplexer circuit encapsulated therein. A relatively large number (up to 1000 or more) of individually-addressable electrodes are provided on a curved surface of a ceramic base portion the electrode array, while a much smaller number of electrical connections are provided on a ceramic lid of the electrode array. The base and lid can be attached using a metal-to-metal seal formed by laser brazing. Electrical connections to the electrode array can be provided by a flexible ribbon cable which can also be used to secure the electrode array in place.},
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year = {2011},
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