MAPS: The micro action potential scanner

P. R. Gill, L. P. Lee

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Abstract

A new high-resolution neural probe, the micro action potential scanner (MAPS), is proposed. The MAPS is designed for simultaneous recording from many cells in a single neural network, a challenging task using conventional neural probes. Conjectures are made about the MAPS' potential to record from more single cells from a smaller area than microelectrode arrays due to the MAPS' higher spatial resolution. The MAPS gains its high resolution by its ability to scan an area of neural tissue. Scanning is made possible by the novel use of a p-n junction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings
EditorsDavid Beebe, Andre Dittmar
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages232-236
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)0780374800, 9780780374805
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Event2nd Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology - Madison, United States
Duration: 2 May 20024 May 2002

Publication series

Name2nd Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2nd Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMadison
Period2/05/024/05/02

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2002 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Single cell
  • microelectrode array
  • neural network
  • neural probe
  • p-n junction
  • scanning

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