The world’s smallest implantable chip that can monitor people’s medical conditions has been created. Before you start thinking Bill Gates really did create a chip to put in people, this innovative chip was created by engineers at Colombia University, New York, and doesn’t have anything to do with the tech mogul. Apparently the chip will …
We often write about the race to shrink transistors to very smaller dimensions with a view to the PC industry – as that is a major focus of HEXUS. However, it is sometimes interesting to take a sideways glance at what other advances these miniature modern marvels can enable. A blog post by Columbia University on Wednesday provides some insight into using the latest TSMC made chips in med-tech devices. As you can see from our main picture these chipmaking advancements have enabled the world s smallest single-chip system, which is tiny enough to fit in the tip of a hypodermic needle.
We often write about the race to shrink transistors to very smaller dimensions with a view to the PC industry – as that is a major focus of HEXUS. However, it is sometimes interesting to take a sideways glance at what other advances these miniature modern marvels can enable. A blog post by Columbia University on Wednesday provides some insight into using the latest TSMC made chips in med-tech devices. As you can see from our main picture these chipmaking advancements have enabled the world s smallest single-chip system, which is tiny enough to fit in the tip of a hypodermic needle.
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Chips shown in the tip of a hypodermic needle.
Chen Shi/Columbia Engineering
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Columbia Engineers develop the smallest single-chip system that is a complete functioning electronic circuit; implantable chips visible only in a microscope point the way to developing chips that can be injected into the body with a hypodermic needle to monitor medical conditions.
Tiny, Wireless, Injectable Chips Use Ultrasound to Monitor Body Processes
New York, NY | Posted on May 12th, 2021
Widely used to monitor and map biological signals, to support and enhance physiological functions, and to treat diseases, implantable medical devices are transforming healthcare and improving the quality of life for millions of people. Researchers are increasingly interested in designing wireless, miniaturized implantable medical devices for in vivo and in situ physiological monitoring. These devices could be used to monitor physiological conditions, such as temperature, blood pre
Wireless, Miniaturized Implantable Devices use Ultrasound to Track Body Processes
Written by AZoNanoMay 12 2021
Implantable medical devices are extensively used to support and improve physiological functions, track and map biological signals, and treat various diseases. These devices are revolutionizing healthcare and enhancing the quality of life for scores of individuals.
Chips are shown in the tip of a hypodermic needle. Columbia Engineers develop the smallest single-chip system that is a complete functioning electronic circuit; implantable chips visible only in a microscope point the way to developing chips that can be injected into the body with a hypodermic needle to monitor medical conditions. Image Credit: Chen Shi/Columbia Engineering.