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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Signal Processing

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  • Implantable intrabody communication (IBC) leverages the human body for low-power, high-security data transfer between implanted devices and external receivers.
  • Tissue conductivity varies significantly, impacting signal propagation within the body, a critical factor for reliable in-body to on-body (IB2OB) communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of varying tissue conductivity on IBC channel gain across a wide frequency range (10 MHz–300 MHz).
  • To compare the accuracy of electrical circuit and Finite Element Method (FEM) models in predicting IBC channel characteristics.
  • To provide insights for optimizing IB2OB communication system design by understanding tissue conductivity effects.

Main Methods:

  • Measurements were performed using a liquid phantom with conductivity ranging from 0 S/m to 1 S/m.
  • Two models, an electrical circuit model and an FEM simulation model, were developed to mimic the measurement setup.
  • Model predictions were verified against experimental results.

Main Results:

  • The electrical circuit model accurately predicted channel characteristics at lower frequencies, while FEM identified resonant behaviors due to wire inductances at higher frequencies (>100 MHz).
  • Higher tissue conductivity resulted in lower signal gain, particularly noticeable with high-impedance (capacitive) termination compared to low-impedance termination.
  • FEM simulations revealed the influence of measurement setup, including wire inductances, on channel gain at higher frequencies.

Conclusions:

  • Tissue conductivity is a critical parameter influencing IB2OB communication channel gain.
  • The choice of termination interface (low-impedance vs. high-impedance) should be frequency-dependent for optimal performance.
  • Accurate modeling, considering factors like wire inductance, is essential for designing reliable IBC systems.