Neurostimulators

Reliable components for advanced neuromodulation.

The Knowles Advantage

Neurostimulators are advancing the treatment of chronic pain, neurological disorders, and other conditions by delivering precise electrical impulses to targeted areas of the nervous system. These implantable systems require exceptional reliability, biocompatibility, and miniaturization to ensure safe, consistent performance over long lifetimes. Knowles supports neurostimulation innovation with high-reliability components engineered for stable power delivery, signal integrity, and compact system design. Through rigorous screening to MIL-PRF standards, advanced capacitor technologies, and custom assemblies, Knowles enables the precise energy control and long-term durability required for next-generation neuromodulation therapies.

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High-reliability MLCCs: Screened to MIL-PRF standards for stable, long-term implant performance
Precision energy control: Capacitors support pulse shaping, coupling, and voltage generation in stimulation circuits
Custom capacitor assemblies: Enable energy storage, timing, and EMI suppression in complex implant designs
Miniaturized components: Support compact implantable pulse generators and next-gen device architectures
Low-noise performance: Decoupling and filtering components enhance signal integrity and reduce interference
Proven implantable expertise: Designed for zero-failure tolerance with rigorous screening and regulatory compliance.

MedTech Miniaturization Capabilities

Knowles leverages advanced miniaturization capabilities—including precision machining, micro molding, micro stamping, coil winding, and microelectronics assembly—to enable smaller, lighter, and more efficient medical devices without compromising performance or quality. With micron-level precision, rigorous quality control, and end-to-end design and manufacturing support, Knowles helps Medtech innovators reduce complexity, optimize designs, and scale production reliably and cost-effectively.

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Medical Grade Capacitors for Medical Implantables

The MD Series features up-screened components and detailed specs.

Medical implantable devices demand absolute reliability, requiring components that perform flawlessly every time. Knowles meets this need through rigorous screening to MIL-PRF-55681 and MIL-PRF-123 standards, ensuring the safety, performance, and long-term reliability essential for life-critical implantable applications.

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Understanding the Role of Ceramic Capacitors in Implantable Deep Brain Stimulators

A deep brain stimulator (DBS), also known as a neuro-stimulator, is a medical device that uses electrical stimulation to treat neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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Introducing the MD Series of Medical-Grade Capacitors for Implantable Device Design

A medical device is considered “implantable” if it’s partly or totally introduced into the human body via surgery or another medical intervention, and it’s intended to stay there for a long period of time.

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How Knowles Powers Precision Miniaturization in MedTech

With deep expertise in advanced miniaturization, Knowles delivers capabilities including micro electromagnetic sensor coiling, micro molding, micro stamping, precision machining, micro-electronics integration, and compact high-density assemblies.

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Resonant Wireless Power Transfer in Implantable Medical Devices

With the rising prevalence of cardiovascular, orthopedic, and other chronic conditions, and an increase in the number of patients needing care, the demand for implantable medical devices continues to increase.

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