The Φ3.5mm medical female snap button is a precision-engineered connector designed for medical electrodes, ECG cables, and patient monitoring accessories. Manufactured from high-quality brass with nickel plating, it offers excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability for medical applications.
The 3.5mm 5-Pole Audio Male to Open 5-Core Cable is designed for high-fidelity audio transmission in electronics, communication devices, and professional audio equipment. With five separate cores, this cable allows independent connection for audio signals, microphones, and control channels.
The 3.9mm Stainless Steel Male Snap Button Connector is a precision-machined medical-grade component designed for reliable electrical connection in ECG, TENS, EMS, and other physiotherapy or monitoring devices. Manufactured using high-quality stainless steel, this snap button offers excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability. It is widely used in medical electrode pads, ECG lead wires, wearable monitoring devices, and rehabilitation equipment.
This 9.0mm magnetic snap to 4.0mm banana female medical cable is designed for reliable signal transmission in medical and physiological monitoring applications. The magnetic snap connector allows quick and secure connection, while the 4.0mm banana female connector ensures stable compatibility with medical devices and patient monitoring equipment.
This USB Type-C to SHR-05V-S-B cable is designed for secure and stable signal and power transmission in industrial and embedded applications. Featuring a USB-C male connector with dual screw locking and a 5-pin JST SHR terminal, the cable ensures reliable connection, strong mechanical retention, and long-term durability.
Our Custom Ear Clip Electrodes with 2.0 round tube cables are designed for seamless integration with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TAVNS), and Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (TVNS) systems. Manufactured in China, these high-quality electrodes ensure safe, effective, and long-lasting use in nerve stimulation therapies. Ideal for healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers, they are a trusted choice for precision and reliability in neuromodulation.
The tVNS Vagus Nerve Ear Clip to DC 2.35mm Connector Cable is a medical-grade connection cable designed for transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) systems. It connects auricular ear clip electrodes to tVNS stimulation devices equipped with a DC 2.35mm output interface, ensuring stable signal transmission for non-invasive neuromodulation applications.
This tVNS ear clip electrode cable is designed for transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) therapy devices, featuring an ergonomic ear-clip electrode, an SR medical connector, and dual 2.0mm round pin outputs. Manufactured under ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified quality systems, this cable delivers stable stimulation performance, patient comfort, and long-term durability.
What Is tVNS and taVNS?
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) are non-invasive neuromodulation technologies designed to stimulate the vagus nerve through the skin surface. Unlike implantable VNS systems, these solutions use external electrodes—typically ear clips—to deliver controlled electrical impulses.
In recent years, both tVNS and taVNS devices have gained significant attention in medical research, rehabilitation therapy, and consumer wellness applications due to their non-surgical nature and growing clinical interest.
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tVNS vs taVNS: What’s the Real Difference?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are subtle distinctions.
tVNS (Transcutaneous VNS)
Usually refers broadly to non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation through the skin. It may include stimulation at different body locations.
taVNS (Transauricular VNS)
Specifically refers to stimulation applied to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve at the ear, most commonly using ear clip electrodes.
| Feature | tVNS | taVNS |
|---|---|---|
| Stimulation area | Skin surface (general) | Ear (auricular branch) |
| Typical accessory | Electrodes or clips | Ear clip electrodes |
| Common use | Broad term | More specific clinical usage |
| Market usage | Often interchangeable | Increasingly preferred term |
For most commercial products on the market today, especially ear-based systems, the term taVNS is technically more precise.
Key Components of a tVNS / taVNS System
Whether for medical or wellness applications, most systems consist of three critical hardware elements:
1. Ear Clip Electrode
The ear clip is the patient-contact component and directly affects signal stability and comfort. Medical device brands typically require:
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2. Stimulation Lead Wire / Medical Cable
The cable assembly connects the ear electrode to the stimulator. For professional applications, buyers usually look for:
3. tVNS / taVNS Stimulator Device
The control unit generates the electrical waveform. Depending on the market positioning, devices may include:
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How Medical Brands Choose a Reliable tVNS OEM Manufacturer
Medical Quality System
Look for manufacturers operating under:
Customization Capability
Serious OEM projects almost always require modifications such as:
Experience in Medical Cable and Patient-Contact Parts
Many device startups underestimate the importance of the electrode and cable assembly. In practice, signal stability, durability, and user comfort heavily depend on these components.
Working with a manufacturer experienced in medical cable assemblies and patient-contact accessories can significantly reduce development risk.
Custom tVNS / taVNS Solutions for Medical and Wellness Brands
As the market for non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation continues to expand, more brands are seeking partners that can support:
Final Thoughts
tVNS and taVNS technologies are moving rapidly from research environments into broader medical and wellness markets. For brands planning to enter this space, choosing the right hardware partner—especially for ear electrodes and medical cables—can significantly impact product reliability and time to market.
Looking for a custom tVNS or taVNS hardware partner?
Goochain is an ISO 13485 certified manufacturer specializing in medical cable assemblies, ear clip electrodes, and OEM neuromodulation accessories for global medical device brands.