Research-Grade Dual Channel ECG & EMG Acquisition System

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Overview

CoBuild Labs developed a compact, battery-powered biopotential acquisition system capable of recording high-quality ECG and EMG signals for research and product development applications. Designed with ultra-low-power electronics and comfortable wearable electrodes, the system enables long-duration physiological monitoring while supporting both wireless and wired data communication.

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The Challenge

The client required a portable and research-grade ECG/EMG acquisition system that combined high signal quality with long operating time and user comfort. Developing such a device required addressing several engineering challenges:

• Capturing low-noise ECG and EMG signals with research-grade accuracy.
• Designing ultra-comfortable electrodes suitable for long-duration recordings.
• Developing a compact and lightweight wearable device.
• Minimizing power consumption to maximize battery life.
• Supporting both Bluetooth and USB communication without compromising signal integrity.
• Achieving reliable real-time data streaming with minimal latency.
• Maintaining signal quality during user movement and prolonged operation.

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Our Engineering Solution

CoBuild Labs designed and developed the complete hardware and embedded platform, including custom electronics, low-noise analog front-end, embedded firmware, electrode design, and communication architecture. By utilizing ultra-low-power components and optimized firmware, we created a highly efficient system capable of continuous ECG and EMG acquisition with extended battery life. The platform supports both Bluetooth Low Energy and USB communication, allowing seamless integration with desktop and mobile applications for real-time monitoring, recording, and physiological research.

• High-CMRR analog front-end engineered for low-noise biopotential acquisition.
• Ultra-low-power firmware and hardware for extended battery operation.
• Dual-interface communication over BLE and high-speed USB without sacrificing signal integrity.

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Our Contribution

• End-to-End System Architecture & PCB Hardware Design
• High-CMRR Analog Front-End Engineering
• Wearable Electrode Development & Ergonomics
• Ultra-Low-Power Firmware Programming
• Multi-Interface Communication Protocol Integration (BLE/USB)

Key Features

What the platform delivers

• 2-channel ECG and EMG acquisition
• Research-grade signal quality
• Battery-powered portable operation
• Ultra-low-power electronics
• Comfortable wearable electrodes for long-term monitoring
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity
• High-speed USB communication
• Real-time physiological data streaming
• Compact and lightweight design

Technologies

Technologies used

Outcome

Results

• Successfully developed a portable research-grade ECG/EMG acquisition system.
• Achieved high-fidelity biopotential signal acquisition with low-noise performance.
• Delivered extended battery operation through ultra-low-power hardware design.
• Enabled flexible wired and wireless data communication for research applications.
• Produced a scalable platform suitable for biomedical research, wearable health devices, and future commercial product development.