Neural interfaces aim to create connections between neurons and computers, facilitating advanced electrophysiology studies and paving the way for restoring lost functions in the nervous system. CMOS technology enables low-noise recording from thousands of electrodes in parallel, either in vitro or in vivo.
The central functionality of most neural interfaces is action potential detection, which necessitates low-noise amplifiers optimized for power and area efficiency. In this project, students will be involved in various stages of the design process, including system design, amplifier topology selection, noise/power/area optimization, layout, and post-layout simulations. Long projects may also encompass the tape-out and testing of chips, providing a comprehensive experience in neural interface development.
The position is located in Basel and is available for master's thesis and semester projects throughout the year. Part-time remote work arrangements can be discussed.
Neural interfaces aim to create connections between neurons and computers, facilitating advanced electrophysiology studies and paving the way for restoring lost functions in the nervous system. CMOS technology enables low-noise recording from thousands of electrodes in parallel, either in vitro or in vivo.
The central functionality of most neural interfaces is action potential detection, which necessitates low-noise amplifiers optimized for power and area efficiency. In this project, students will be involved in various stages of the design process, including system design, amplifier topology selection, noise/power/area optimization, layout, and post-layout simulations. Long projects may also encompass the tape-out and testing of chips, providing a comprehensive experience in neural interface development.
The position is located in Basel and is available for master's thesis and semester projects throughout the year. Part-time remote work arrangements can be discussed.
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Dr. Fernando Cardes (Fernando.cardes@bsse.ethz.ch)
Dr. Fernando Cardes (Fernando.cardes@bsse.ethz.ch)
