OpenEEG hardware – Amplifiers
Many people are interested in what is called neurofeedback or EEG biofeedback training, a generic mental training method which makes the trainee consciously aware of the general activity in the brain. This method shows great potential for improving many mental capabilities and exploring consciousness. Other people want to do experiments with brain-computer interfaces or just want to have a look at their brain at work.
An EEG signal is usually acquired through silver-chloride covered electrodes, though sometimes other materials like pure silver, tin, steel or gold are used. The signal amplitude is only a few microvolt and needs to be amplified several thousand times before it can be captured. Because it is faint, the signal can very easily drown in noise, particularily 50/60Hz hum from the mains which is transmitted capacitively (i.e by an electric field) from the wiring in your house.
i need to build a bio-amplifier capable of amplifying ecg eeg emg signals and displaying the corresponding waveforms on a computer monitor. the bio-amp has to be accompanied by a software program built ….
delabs Notes –
I found the amplifier designs extremely good as a learning material. Medical instruments after development should undergo a approval process and have high product safety requirements. So above circuits to be used for study only, not for practical applications. When integrating, Medical professionals have to beta test it and after approval used for further tests.
A simulated electrical noise signal source for experimentation is good enough for Degree Projects.
