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• Wireless connectivity: UHDI technology
facilitates the integration of wireless com-
munication capabilities into implantable
devices, allowing for remote monitoring,
programming, and data transmission. is
enables healthcare providers to remotely
adjust device settings, monitor patient
health status in real time, and collect valu-
able diagnostic data without the need for
invasive procedures or clinic visits.
• Integration of multiple modalities: Some
medical imaging devices, such as hybrid
imaging systems combining PET and MRI
or CT and ultrasound, require the integra-
tion of multiple imaging modalities. UHDI
technology facilitates the integration of
diverse electronic subsystems onto a single
PCB, enabling seamless communication
and synchronization between different
imaging modalities.
• Enhanced flexibility and scalability:
UHDI allows for greater flexibility in PCB
design, including the use of flexible and
rigid-flex PCBs. is enables the creation
of custom-shaped imaging devices that
can conform to specific anatomical struc-
tures or imaging requirements. Addition-
ally, UHDI technology supports scalable
designs, making it easier to upgrade and
expand the functionality of medical imag-
ing systems as new technologies emerge.
Overall, while UHDI technology itself may
not have direct medical applications, its capa-
bilities in enabling smaller, more efficient elec-
tronic systems can have significant implications
for advancing medical devices and improving
patient care.
DESIGN007
Anaya Vardya is president
and CEO of American Stan-
dard Circuits; co-author of
The Printed Circuit Designer's
Guide to… Fundamentals of RF/
Microwave PCBs
and Flex and
Rigid-Flex Fundamentals. He is
the author of Thermal Management: A Fabricator's
Perspective and The Companion Guide to Flex and
Rigid-Flex Fundamentals. Visit
I-007eBooks.com to
download these and other free, educational titles.
