MAX30101 enables users to measure stress levels and arterial ageing
Wearable
The Sensors Behind the GEN II Wearable Device
The population is ageing and more people need healthcare support, which is having a big impact on the overall spend in medical care. As a result of this, authorities and health insurance companies are putting more emphasis on prevention, health awareness, and lifestyle. It is not just about exercising more or better nutrition intake, but in general there is more interest in monitoring certain vital body parameters. This is the reason why companies in the smart and health-watch business have seen their revenue grow over the last few years.
Smart health sensor provides premium cardiovascular check
Ams has launched the AS7026, an optical sensor for continuous cardiovascular health monitoring which performs blood pressure measurement to medical-grade1 accuracy.
Skyworks and Intel create 5G comms engines
Partnering with Intel, Skyworks Solutions has announced the creation of 5G communications engines for a broad array of end markets. Leveraging Intel’s modem, transceiver, power management and envelope tracking chip expertise and Skyworks’ connectivity portfolio, the new platforms will deliver an integrated and optimised suite of wireless system solutions available for the open market, explains Skyworks.
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