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us, we have seen that neurostimulators are active implants (i.e., they provide a therapy to the
body), they involve issues regarding battery recharging, and they involve issues regarding wireless
communication. e specific circuit design for some of the components used in neurostimulators
will be discussed in later sections of this chapter. Also, issues regarding wireless power and wireless
communication will also be discussed.
13.3 Wireless Power Transfer and Communication
Many IMDs make use of wireless technology to transmit power and/or data. e benefits of
wireless communication with IMDs are numerous. e w