Implantable medical devices (IMDs) having RF telemetry capabilities for
uplink transmitting patient data and downlink recieving programming commands to
and from an external programmer having an improved RF module configured to occupy
small spaces within the IMD housing to further effect the miniaturization thereof.
An RF module formed of an RF module substrate and at least one IC chip and discrete
components has a volume and dimensions that are optimally minimized to reduce its
volumetric form factor.
