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Multi-electrode implantable stimulator device with a single current path decoupling capacitor

  • US 7,881,803 B2
  • Filed: 10/18/2006
  • Issued: 02/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-electrode stimulator device, comprising:

  • a body for the device;

    a first electrode coupled to the body of the device, wherein the first electrode comprises either an anode or a cathode;

    a plurality of second electrodes coupled to the body of the device, wherein one of the second electrodes is selectable via switching circuitry to comprise the other of the anode or cathode when compared to the first electrode; and

    one and only one decoupling capacitor within the body and positioned in a current path between the first electrode and the selected second electrode,wherein the decoupling capacitor is directly connected to the first electrode.

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