Wafer-level camera module reaches inside the brain

A wafer-level camera by OmniVision Technologies, is small enough to access the smallest parts of a human anatomy, including the brain, spinal and cardiac procedures. The high resolution camera is designed for single-use endoscopies.

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Mouser adds ams’ blood oxygen monitoring for wearables

A thin sensor from ams, which brings blood oxygen monitoring capability to wearable devices, has been added to Mouser’s portfolio. The AS7038RB SpO2 sensor integrates photodiode, filter and signal processing and is just 0.65mm thick.

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Barometric pressure sensor is in gel package to protect against water ingress

Packaging a barometric pressure sensor into a compact package, small enough for use in wearable products and other portable products, Bosch Sensortec claims the BMP384 has market-leading accuracy.

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Measurement ICs double battery life and have highest accuracy, claims Maxim

Three ICs from Maxim Integrated allow designers to achieve double the battery life, while offering protection and what is claimed to be the highest accuracy for IoT, industrial and healthcare applications.

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