Abstract: A cardiac pacing device and method for automatically selecting an optimal evoked response sensing vector based on an evaluation of the evoked response signal quality are provided. Electrode switching circuitry allows selection of multiple sensing electrode vectors. Capture detection circuitry provides capture and loss of capture signal characteristics determined during a pacing threshold search to be used in determining evoked response signal quality parameters. An optimal evoked response sensing vector is selected based on evoked response signal quality parameters meeting predetermined criteria for reliable evoked response sensing.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring and processing an EGM signal during a pacing event, wherein a unique converter code is generated upon digitizing of the EGM signal and encrypted in the EGM signal to demarcate a transient event. The system further provides dynamic filtering of the EGM signal and subsequent detection of an intrinsic event signal during the pacing event, from which rhythm events may be diagnosed and classified.

Abstract: A decoupling apparatus for a microcircuit provides for a custom capacitor to be placed directly on the passivated upper surface of the integrated circuit or alternatively to be placed directly under the integrated circuit.In another alternative, multiple standard chip capacitors are placed directly on the passivated upper surface and connected by wire bonds to metal bars also resting on the upper surface.