Title :
PVDF strength sensor for biomechanical analysis in mice
Author :
Mora, G. Escoto ; Morán, C. O González ; Gómez, E. Suaste
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico
Abstract :
Based on the piezoelectric effect of the PVDF (polivinylidene difluoride), a strength sensor was developed to help to evaluate the revascularization process in a mice leg (Winstar). The sensor was calibrated from 2 to 10 g and was obtained an accuracy of ± 0.1 g.
Keywords :
biomechanics; biomedical equipment; electric sensing devices; mechanical strength; mechanical variables measurement; piezoelectric devices; polymer films; zoology; PVDF strength sensor; biomechanical analysis; mouse leg; piezoelectric effect; polivinylidene difluoride; revascularization process; Acoustic sensors; Biomedical measurements; Biosensors; Electronic circuits; Leg; Mice; Piezoelectric effect; Piezoelectric films; Vibration measurement; Voltage; PVDF film; Piezoelectric; strength sensor;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2005 2nd International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9230-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICEEE.2005.1529599
