Low Frequency and Low Power Oscillator using Thyristor-Based Delay Elements for Optoelectronic Implants

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Contributors

  • Anton Geläschus - , Hamburg University of Technology (Author)
  • Md Wasif Absar - , Hamburg University of Technology (Author)
  • Julian A. Singer - , Hamburg University of Technology (Author)
  • Andreas Bahr - , Hamburg University of Technology, Kiel University (Author)
  • Matthias Kuhl - , University of Freiburg (Author)

Abstract

This paper presents a low-power, in 180 nm CMOS HV process integrated oscillator, that is capable of creating low frequencies for wirelessly controllable LED drivers in optoelectronic brain implants. The oscillator system consists of a thyristor-based delay element with a power consumption of 4.65nW and a delay time of 13.31 ms. The delay is precisely controlled by a 4.13nA resistor-less and temperature-compensated current reference. Simulations revealed a frequency of 12.56 Hz with a temperature coefficient of 262ppn/°C between -20°C and 120°C and an overall power consumption of 120nW.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems (ICECS)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3503-2649-9
ISBN (print)979-8-3503-2650-5
Publication statusPublished - 7 Dec 2023
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Conference

Title30th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems
Abbreviated titleICECS 2023
Conference number30
Duration4 - 7 December 2023
Website
LocationHilton Maslak
CityIstanbul
CountryTurkey

External IDs

Scopus 85183581679
ORCID /0000-0001-8012-6794/work/184006553

Keywords

Keywords

  • Brain-computer interfaces, Delays, Light emitting diodes, Neural implants, Oscillators, Power demand, Process control, current reference, low frequency oscillator, low power delay element, resistor-less beta multiplier, thyristor