Critical parameters for a wearable health device are the ability to measure multiple parameter, accuracy of readings and a long battery life, writes Jan-Hein Broeders, healthcare business development manager Europe, Analog Devices.
ICs & Semiconductors
Multi-sensor modules are connectivity hub for developing devices
Claimed to be the the smallest turnkey sensor board of its type, containing a MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure sensor, and a MEMS microphone, the SensorTile from STMicroelectronics measures just 13.5 x 13.5mm.
Reference design accelerates wearable heart rate module design
An optical heart rate module reference design from Maxim Integrated can be used in the development of heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO²) monitors. The MAXREFDES117# reference design includes open-source heart-rate/SpO² algorithm for quick prototyping, now available at Seeed Studio.
Scalable design platform encompasses hardware, firmware and IDE
At this year’s CES in Las Vegas next month, ON Semiconductor will debut a scalable design platform for next-generation wearable technology.
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