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Cortex Machina - Brain to Computer Interface

One more step in Cortex Machina's progress towards CE marking!
SME / Company Cortex Machina
Service Provider Multitel (MULTITEL)
Disease / Clinical Domain Neurology
Product / Solution non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology
Validation Needs EMC testing in anechoïc chamber

The Challenge

Cortex Machina needed to do EMC testing to finalise its CE non medical marking. These tests for product development and pre-certification for radiated emission and immunity (EMC, radiated emission and immunity) were done in Multitel's anechoïc chamber located in Mons (Belgium). The device under test could reach 1,5 m diameter and 1 ton weight, a capacity well above those needed to test the helmet developed by Cortex Machina. Both radiated emission and immunity were tested.

The Story

Cortex Machina was met during the technology fair VivaTech in Paris where it was informed about TEF-Health. Cortex Machina's mission is to transform remote EEG monitoring, by lowering costs through reduced reliance on highly skilled personnel, enhancing data quality through innovative technology, and improving user-friendliness through automation and simplification—all with the goal of boosting accessibility and patient care. 
At the time, in 2024, the company was looking to conduct EMC testing but were told that they had to face a 6-month delay. Within weeks of our meeting and after a call where the company could explain their exact needs the test were sheduled. All test were performed in Multitel's anechoïc chamber in one day and Cortex Machina got a full report one week later.

We had the pleasure of successfully testing our Brain to Computer hardware at the Multitel research center in Mons! One more step in Cortex Machina's progress towards CE marking!

Cortex Machina

Services Used

Radiated Emissions and Radiated Immunity EMC Testing Services
Physical Multitel (MULTITEL)

Overview

This service evaluates the radiated electromagnetic compatibility of industrial, scientific, medical and multimedia electronic equipment. Radiated emission testing measures unwanted electromagnetic energy generated by the Device Under Test (DUT), while radiated immunity testing evaluates its ability to operate correctly when exposed to external electromagnetic fields.

The service supports product development, pre-compliance, troubleshooting and regulatory conformity. Testing is performed according to applicable EMC standards, including CISPR 11, CISPR 32, IEC 61000 series and IEC 60601-1-2 for medical electrical equipment.

How can the service help you?

The service helps manufacturers identify EMC issues before product qualification and market introduction. It can be used to:

  • verify compliance with radiated emission limits;
  • assess immunity to external RF fields;
  • identify critical frequencies and EMC weaknesses;
  • support troubleshooting and design improvements;
  • provide documented results for product qualification.

How will the service be delivered?

Testing is performed in Multitel's anechoic chamber in Mons, Belgium. The facility can accommodate both conventional electronic equipment and large industrial systems, with DUTs up to approximately 1.5 m in diameter and 1 ton in weight. The test configuration, applicable standards, operating modes and acceptance criteria are defined with the customer before testing. This is done during a first onsite or online meeting which can be organised within days after the matchmaking. Once this is done, the tests in the anechoic chamber will start typically 2-3 weeks after this meeting depending on the availability of the chamber. We always plan for sufficient time so that all the necessary tests can be conducted and the company does not need to plan for another slot.

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