Title :
CMOS comparator for medical imaging
Author :
Gong, Cihun-Siyong Alex ; Shia, Tim K. ; Lee, Yung-Pin ; Chen, Bo-Wei ; Yao, Kai-Wen ; Shiue, Muh-Tian
Author_Institution :
Ind. Technol. Res. Inst., Hsinchu, Taiwan
Abstract :
This paper reports on the implementation of a CMOS comparator for medical imaging applications. Design philosophy along with the conceptual imaging architecture, system requirement, associated considerations, and circuit details is discussed. Experimental results from the fabricated chip are given as proof of concept.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; biomedical electronics; biomedical imaging; comparators (circuits); CMOS comparator; conceptual imaging architecture; medical imaging; system requirements; Biomedical imaging; CMOS integrated circuits; Indium phosphide; Magnetic resonance imaging; Simulation; Transistors; CMOS; comparator; medical imaging; portable;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI), 2011 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9351-7
DOI :
10.1109/BMEI.2011.6098465
