VCO-CARE: VCO-based Calibration-free Analog Readout for Electrodermal activity sensing
Continuous monitoring of electrodermal activity (EDA) through wearable devices has attracted much attention in recent times. However, the persistent challenge demands analog front-end (AFE) systems with high sensitivity, low power consumption, and minimal calibration requirements to ensure practical usability in wearable technologies. In response to this challenge, this research introduces VCO-CARE, a VoltageControlled Oscillator-based Analog Readout tailored for continuous EDA sensing. The results show that our system achieves an exceptional average sensitivity of up to 40 pS within a 0−20μS range and a negligible relative error of less than 0.0025% for fixed-resistance. Furthermore, the proposed system consumes only an average of 2.3μ W based on post-layout validations and introduces a low noise contribution, measuring only 0.8μ Vrms across the 0−1.5 Hz EDA signal band. This research aims to drive the evolution of wearable sensors characterized by seamless adaptability to diverse users, minimal power consumption, and outstanding noise resilience.
Medical Imaging Analog Design
Universidad Católica del Uruguay
Electronics Technology Department
EPFL
Electronics Technology Department
EPFL
2025-10-16
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BioCAS | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18 | |