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Optimization of return electrodes in neurostimulating arrays

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Flores, Thomas, Goetz, Georges, Lei, Xin, Palanker, Daniel·2016·Journal of Neural Engineering

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OBJECTIVE: High resolution visual prostheses require dense stimulating arrays with localized inputs of individual electrodes. We study the electric field produced by multielectrode arrays in electrolyte to determine an optimal configuration of return electrodes and activation sequence. APPROACH: To determine the boundary conditions for computation of the electric field in electrolyte, we assessed current dynamics using an equivalent circuit of a multielectrode array with interleaved return electrodes. The electric field modeled with two different boundary conditions derived from the equivalent circuit was then compared to measurements of electric potential in electrolyte. To assess the effect of return electrode configuration on retinal stimulation, we transformed the computed electric fields into retinal response using a model of neural network-mediated stimulation. MAIN RESULTS: Electric currents at the capacitive electrode-electrolyte interface redistribute over time, so that boundary conditions transition from equipotential surfaces at the beginning of the pulse to uniform current density in steady state. Experimental measurements confirmed that, in steady state, the boundary condition corresponds to a uniform current density on electrode surfaces. Arrays with local return electrodes exhibit improved field confinement and can elicit stronger network-mediated retinal response compared to those with a common remote return. Connecting local return electrodes enhances the field penetration depth and allows reducing the return electrode area. Sequential activation of the pixels in large monopolar arrays reduces electrical cross-talk and improves the contrast in pattern stimulation. SIGNIFICANCE: Accurate modeling of multielectrode arrays helps optimize the electrode configuration to maximize the spatial resolution, contrast and dynamic range of retinal prostheses.

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Authors
Flores, T., Goetz, G., Lei, X., & Palanker, D.
Affiliations
  • Stanford University (US)
  • Department of Electrical Engineering
Corresponding author
  • Flores, Thomas
  • Goetz, Georges
  • Lei, Xin
  • Palanker, Daniel
Venue
Journal of Neural Engineering
Published
2016-04-21
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
036010
ISSN
  • 1741-2552 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-2560
OpenAlex
W2338644482
Cited by
43
References
38
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.81
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Neural Engineering (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (R01-EY-018608)
  • U.S. Department of Defense (W81XWH-15-1-0009)
  • Pixium Vision Research
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine › Pain Management and Treatment
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
Keywords
microelectrode arrays, retinal prosthesis, electric field modeling, equivalent circuit model, current density, field confinement, sequential activation, electrode configuration optimization
MeSH terms
Algorithms, Animals, Electric Stimulation, Electrodes, Implanted, Electrolytes, Evoked Potentials, Models, Neurological, Retina, Retinal Ganglion Cells, Rats, Visual Prosthesis, Neural Prostheses

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