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Improved “active” electrodes for recording bioelectric signals in work physiology

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Conventional recording techniques of bioelectric signals using surface electrodes are often very sensitive to artefacts, in particular when carrying out physiological investigations in ergonomics and sports.

An “active” electrode, by means of impedance-converting-amplification, was developed to signals. The application of these electrodes on the skin surface does not differ from that of conventional electrodes. The circuit elements of the impedance-converting-preamplifier, including a power-supply, are placed in a small portable housing. A qualitative comparison between conventional Ag/AgCl electrodes and “active” electrodes in ECG and EMG recordings with artefact simulation shows a high degree of artefact suppression for the “active” electrodes.

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  1. Fachbereich Produktionstechnik, Fachgebiet Arbeitswissenschaft, UniversitÄt Bremen, Postfach 33 04 40, D-2800, Bremen 33, Federal Republic of Germany

    B. Hagemann, G. Luhede & H. Luczak

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Hagemann, B., Luhede, G. & Luczak, H. Improved “active” electrodes for recording bioelectric signals in work physiology. Europ. J. Appl. Physiol. 54, 95–98 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00426306

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