Current sensing multiple output current stimulators

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9981130
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15263046

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A multiple output current stimulator circuit with fast turn on time is described. At least one pair of input side and output side transistors is arranged in a current mirror connected to a supply transistor by cascode coupling. The output side transistor supplies stimulation current to an electrode in contact with tissue. An operational amplifier connected to a reference voltage and to the output side transistor drives the supply transistor to maintain the voltage at the output side transistor equal to the reference voltage. The at least one pair of transistors includes multiple pairs of transistors whose output side transistors drive respective electrodes with stimulation currents. The stimulator determines the initiation and duration of stimulation current pulses supplied to each electrode. At circuit activation, large currents are generated which discharge capacitances in the output side transistors causing rapid output side transistor turn on.

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THE ALFRED E MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH25134 RYE CANYON LOOP SUITE 200 VALENCIA CA 91355

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Lee, Edward K F Fullerton, US 28 365

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