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A transconductance driven-right-leg circuit.

E M Spinelli1, N H Martínez, M A Mayosky

  • 1Industrial Electronics, Control and Instrumentation Laboratory (LEICI), Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) CC 91, Argentina. spinelli@venus.fisica.unlp.edu.ar

IEEE Transactions on Bio-Medical Engineering
|December 29, 1999
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This study introduces an improved driven-right-leg (DRL) circuit using a transconductance amplifier. The enhanced circuit effectively reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) for clearer biopotential measurements.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • Biopotential measurements are highly susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  • Common mode interference is a significant challenge in acquiring clean biopotential signals.
  • Driven-right-leg (DRL) circuits are standard for mitigating common mode EMI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an improved driven-right-leg (DRL) circuit design.
  • To enhance the rejection of high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  • To offer a more stable and effective solution for biopotential signal acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a novel DRL circuit utilizing a transconductance amplifier.
  • Driving the patient's body with the transconductance amplifier configuration.

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  • Comparative analysis of the proposed circuit against a conventional DRL circuit.
  • Experimental testing and validation of the circuit's performance.

    • Main Results:

    • The improved DRL circuit demonstrates an extended bandwidth for high-frequency EMI rejection.
    • Achieved approximately 20 dB improvement in EMI rejection at frequencies in the kilohertz range.
    • The proposed circuit exhibits stability and ease of compensation.
    • Experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the enhanced DRL circuit.

    Conclusions:

    • The transconductance amplifier-based DRL circuit offers superior EMI reduction compared to classic designs.
    • This improved circuit is effective in rejecting high-frequency interference, such as from fluorescent lighting.
    • The circuit provides a practical and stable enhancement for biopotential acquisition systems.