Digital TENS Unit

Digital TENS Unit
Details:
The hardware architecture centers on a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) populated via automated Surface Mount Technology (SMT). An internal boost converter circuit elevates the low-voltage battery input to the required peak voltages to drive a 100mA load across human tissue.

The central MCU dictates the exact firing sequence, pulse width, and frequency, transmitting these digital instructions to the output transistors.

The two output channels are electrically isolated using discrete magnetic transformers. Bare-board functionality and LCD segment mapping are tested via oscilloscope prior to encapsulation in the injection-molded ABS housing.

Standard OEM tooling runs dictate an MOQ of 3,000 units.
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Technical Parameters
 

OEM Digital TENS Unit | Dual-Channel PCBA | TOP-RANK

 

 

B2B digital TENS hardware. Engineered with independent output transformers and MCU-driven pulse width modulation for precise clinical pain gating.

 

Product Overview

 

This digital TENS unit is a dual-channel pulse generator utilizing a microcontroller unit (MCU) to manage waveform output. It replaces traditional analog potentiometers with a digital interface and an LCD feedback screen. The core PCBA steps up standard 3.7V Li-Po or 9V DC input into controlled, asymmetrical biphasic electrical pulses directed through physical lead wires. We supply this assembled hardware and programmed firmware to B2B rehabilitation equipment distributors and OTC pharmacy chains.

 

Key Features

 

  • Microsecond Pulse Width Modulation

    Analog dials suffer from mechanical drift and carbon track wear, leading to output degradation over time. This digital architecture locks the pulse width and frequency parameters using firmware-level coded instructions. The MCU generates precise square waves, allowing clinicians to set exact microsecond intervals. The output remains mathematically flat across the entire therapy cycle without analog fluctuation. 

     

  • Dual-Channel Magnetic Isolation 

    Non-isolated circuits allow stray current to jump between Channel 1 and Channel 2, creating hazardous cross-chest vectors if pads are misplaced. The PCBA in this unit mounts two independent step-up transformers. The electrical load for each channel is magnetically separated at the hardware level. Current dispatched from the left port cannot physically return through the right port. 

     

  • Constant-Current Closed-Loop Topology 

    As the patient's skin hydrates from sweat during a 45-minute session, the epidermal resistance drops. A voltage-based machine will inadvertently spike the current, causing focal shocks. This hardware utilizes a closed-loop feedback circuit that continuously measures the real-time impedance across the hydrogel pads. The MCU instantly adjusts the internal voltage rail to maintain the exact milliampere (mA) level selected on the LCD.

 

Applications

 

Clinical Pain Clinics

Programmable hardware for standardized physical therapy protocols requiring exact parameter replication.

 

Post-Surgical Discharge Kits

Locked firmware settings to prevent patient tampering during unmonitored at-home recovery.

 

OTC Pharmacy Distribution

Retail-ready boxed units complete with hardware, standard 2.0mm lead wires, and consumable hydrogel pads.

OEM & Private Label

 

  • Firmware Customization: Pre-set therapy modes, LCD segment layouts, maximum amplitude lockouts, and default timer constraints are programmed at the MCU level during initial SMT runs. 

  • Logistics Routing : PCBA fabrication, firmware flashing, and plastic injection molding operate in China. Final device assembly, LCD installation, functional QA, and retail packing are routed through our Vietnam facility to manage global trade tariffs and build supply chain resilience.

 

Certifications

 

  • Regulatory: Electrical schematics and firmware validation files support OEM submissions for FDA 510(k) Class II and CE (MDR) compliance. 

  • Systems: PCB insertion, final assembly, and QA batch testing execute under audited ISO 13485:2016 protocols.

 

FAQ

Q: Can the digital screen display the exact remaining battery percentage like a smartphone?

A: Standard segmented LCDs rely on voltage drop thresholds to trigger a basic low-battery icon. Displaying an exact percentage requires a dedicated battery management IC (fuel gauge) and a dot-matrix screen. Adding these components alters the PCBA footprint and increases the unit's baseline power consumption.

Q: Why does the device automatically reset the intensity to 0 mA when the user changes modes?

A: This is a firmware-level safety interlock. Different therapy modes utilize varying pulse widths. A 50mA intensity that feels comfortable at a 50-microsecond width will cause a severe, painful shock if the mode switches directly to a 250-microsecond width. The MCU zeroes the output transistors during any mode transition to force manual amplitude recalibration.

CTA

 

B2B hardware distributors and physical therapy brands can request PCBA functional prototypes and firmware specification matrices. 

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Specifications

 

Parameter Metric Configuration Engineering Detail
Channels Dual Isolated Independent magnetic transformers
Output 0 - 100 mA Measured at 500 Ohms load
Pulse Width 50 - 300 Microseconds MCU coded intervals
Frequency 1 - 150 Hz Digital square wave synthesis
Display Segmented LCD Real-time parameter feedback
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