Maxim announced the 'MAX30102', an integrated sensor module for oxygen saturation and heart rate measurement for healthcare and fitness (sports) wearables.

According to Maxim, the integrated oxygen saturation and heart rate monitor module is a complete system that provides space savings and design ease for mobile and wearable devices as an ultra-low power solution. Furthermore, the company explained that system designers can accelerate the time-to-market for wearable and healthcare products by utilizing the MAX30102 integrated oxygen saturation and heart rate sensor module.

Wearable devices for monitoring vital signs are rapidly evolving, with analog integration at their core. System-on-chip (SoC) and integrated module solutions are rapidly replacing standalone or multi-component designs. The MAX30102 is a module with integrated Red/IR LEDs that operates via LED pulses to measure oxygen saturation and heart rate.

Provides space saving and design ease for mobile and wearable devices

The MAX30102 extends battery life based on ultra-low power consumption. The sensor operates on a 1.8V power supply, and a separate 5V power supply is required for the internal Red/IR LED. In addition, as an ultra-compact solution with no degradation in optical or electrical performance, it integrates optical components such as an internal LED for light emission, a photodetector for sensor reception, and lenses, as well as low-noise electrical components that include Ambient Light Rejection. The MAX30102 provides an evaluation platform (EVKit) that includes the integrated module and an accelerometer, helping customers quickly evaluate the module and easily design systems.

“Maxim provides innovative wearable solutions for customers, and based on Maxim’s intellectual property (IP) and expertise, we can integrate multiple technologies into a single, low-power, small package,” said the Executive Vice President of Industry and Healthcare Products at Maxim.

“The healthcare and wearable technology markets are growing rapidly. Maxim is in a favorable position to play a key role in this market with its analog and microcontroller (MCU) technologies,” said Susie Inoue, Research Director at Databeans.

The MAX30102 is available as a small 14-pin optical module (5.6mm x 3.3mm x 1.55mm). It operates in a range of -40°C to +85°C, and an evaluation board is also provided.