➀ Researchers at DGIST developed ultrasound-based wireless charging for medical implants using a dual-layer piezoelectric harvester;

➁ The technology achieves over 20% higher energy conversion efficiency and charges commercial batteries in 2 hours within the human body;

➂ Eliminates risky replacement surgeries and aims for sub-1-hour charging via semiconductor integration.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-010256 reference design supports 128 channels of ±80V ultrasound transmitter outputs for medical imaging, enhancing lateral resolution and image quality;

➀ The system integrates TX7516 programmable pulse transmitters and TMUX9832 high-voltage switches, reducing harmonic distortion and enabling dynamic power management for efficiency;

➂ It utilizes AM243x microcontrollers for real-time control and compact SEPIC power modules for streamlined hardware integration.

➀ University College London presented a 30MHz impedance spectroscopy IC at ISSCC;

➁ The chip offers a 92.7dB signal-to-noise ratio and 99.6% accuracy;

➂ It consumes only 3.18mW and uses a programmable picosecond resolution delay-locked clock generator.