Simple two-electrode biosignal amplifier

Med Biol Eng Comput. 2005 Nov;43(6):725-30. doi: 10.1007/BF02430949.

Abstract

A simple, cost effective circuit for a two-electrode non-differential biopotential amplifier is proposed. It uses a 'virtual ground' transimpedance amplifier and a parallel RC network for input common mode current equalisation, while the signal input impedance preserves its high value. With this innovative interface circuit, a simple non-inverting amplifier fully emulates high CMRR differential. The amplifier equivalent CMRR (typical range from 70-100 dB) is equal to the open loop gain of the operational amplifier used in the transimpedance interface stage. The circuit has very simple structure and utilises a small number of popular components. The amplifier is intended for use in various two-electrode applications, such as Holter-type monitors, defibrillators, ECG monitors, biotelemetry devices etc.

MeSH terms

  • Amplifiers, Electronic*
  • Electrocardiography / instrumentation
  • Electrodes
  • Electrodiagnosis / instrumentation*
  • Electronics, Medical
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological