This talk will discuss the implementation and performance of the Sensium, a system-on-chip for wireless body sensor networks. The chip integrates an ultra-low power wireless transceiver, hardware MAC, microprocessor, I/O peripherals, memories, ADC and custom sensor interfaces. Implemented in a 0.13um CMOS process and occupying 16 mm2, the Sensium operates at supply voltages between 1.5 and 0.9V and is the first disposable platform solution for “last metre” body area networks. Current and future application areas for the device will also be discussed.
Ganesh Kathiresan received the M.Eng. (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and electronics engineering from the Imperial College or Science, Technology & Medicine, London, UK. In 2002 he was involved in the start up of Toumaz Technology. He has extensive experience in the design of wireless transceivers and mixed signal Systems on Chips, particularly those optimised for biomedical applications. He has been closely involved in the Sensium platform from its design stages through to its commercialisation. Dr. Kathiresan has authored/co-authored several publications in conferences, journals as well as books and holds several patents.