Microelectronic Pill

Saurav Tripathy (1SI08EC096) Under the guidance of Mr. B. Sudarshan

This report presents a brief overview of a microelectronic pill used for in situ studies of the gastro-intestinal tract, combining micro sensors and integrated circuits with system-level integration technology. The measurement parameters include real time remote recording of temperature, pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen. The unit comprises an outer biocompatible capsule encasing four micro sensors, a control chip, a discrete component radio transmitter, and two silver oxide cells. The sensors are fabricated on two separate silicon chips located at the front end of the capsule. The robust nature of the pill makes it adaptable for use in a variety of environments related to biomedical and industrial applications.

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