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    Franz Plocksties Headshot
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    Franz Plocksties
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    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
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    Germany
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    Franz Plocksties
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    Affiliation
    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
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    Obaid Ullah Shah
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    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
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    Felix Uster
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    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
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    Munawar Ali
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    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
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    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
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    Maria Kober
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    University of Rostock
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    Alexander Storch
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    University of Rostock
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    Dirk Timmermann
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    Institute of Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering, University of Rostock
    Abstract

    Electrical stimulation has proven to be a promising therapeutic option in the treatment of various diseases and health conditions. In this context, adapting stimulation parameters and monitoring sensory data is an essential tool to investigate the underlying principles of electrical stimulation in preclinical studies. Current electrostimulating devices for studies in small rodents are wired or use radio frequency (RF) to communicate with the outside world. However, cables are a common source of infection and RF-capable devices are limited to large intra-PCB coils and low efficiency communication. We propose a highly miniaturized and energy efficient RF module as an extension to electrically stimulating devices. The RF module is exemplarily presented in combination with a neurostimulating (DBS) device featuring a compact and biocompatible encapsulation scheme for fully implantation in small rodents. All hard- and software are made publicly available under an open-source license.