Preventive healthcare and continuous monitoring solutions for wearable health and fitness applications are possible, using the MAX86140 and MAX86141 optical pulse oximeter/heart rate sensors and the MAX30001 electrocardiogram (ECG) and bioimpedance (BioZ) analogue front end (AFE) from Maxim Integrated Products.
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Rutronik offers Infineon’s minimised pressure and temperature sensor
Distributor Rutronik now offers Infineon’s DPS310, a miniaturised digital barometric air pressure sensor with a high accuracy level and low current consumption.
ST’s water-resistant pressure sensor is used by Samsung in Gear Fit 2
STMicroelectronics claims that it has taken underwater accuracy to new heights with its latest miniature pressure sensor. The LPS33 HW is used in the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro.
Contactless module extends secure payment via NFC
STMicroelectronics offers a compact contactless module with boosted NFC technology, which extends secure payment to wearables.
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