The PCB consisted primarily of an electrophysiology amplifier chip (RHD2216, INTAN technologies), FPC socket (FH52, Hirose), and SPI connector for serial communication with the processing board (C3100, INTAN technologies) or, in other versions, a 32-bit embedded microcontroller (EFM32, Giant Gecko). The amplifier received, amplified, and digitized the sEMG signals collected by the garment. The embedded system interfaced with the garment via the FPC socket, and additionally performed the on-board level of effort analysis.
The enclosure served as the protection for the electronics from dust, impact, and water. It was a custom-designed printed clamshell made from glass filled nylon beads (PA 3200 GF, EOS) using selective laser sintering (P395, EOS). Magnets embedded in the plastic clamshell provided the closing force and sealing pressure to the TPU gasket. A circular hole at one end allowed the RS485 serial cable to connect the embedded system inside the enclosure to external systems outside the enclosure.