Low noise amplifier for an electro-cardiogram integrated circuit analog front end

Project (M.S., Electrical and Electronic Engineering) -- California State University, Sacramento, 2013.An electrocardiogram is a measurement of the signal due to the electrical activity of the heart. This signal contains a great deal of useful diagnostic information. This project explores the needs of key circuit blocks in an integrated circuit analog front end for electro-cardiogram applications. Specifically, it is concerned with the design of the low noise amplifier and includes a brief explanation of the circuit, trade-offs that should be considered, and key decisions that must be made to meet critical specifications. \ud Simulations of a proposed circuit design were performed to compare the performance achieved with a given set of specifications using worst-case variations for process, supply voltage and temperature. A summary shows the final values achieved for all specifications, and conclusions and recommendations are discussed.Electrical and Electronic Engineerin