Photodiode and analog front end integrated SpO2 sensor for wearables

ams launched a transducer and analog front-end integrated sensor device to measure blood oxygen level packing highly sensitive photo-diode, four LED drivers, an analog front end, and a sequencer. The new AS7038RB SpO2 sensor targets both consumer wearables such as earbuds, smart watches and wristbands and exclusive medical devices including patches and oximeters. AS7038RB SpO2 sensor is also suggested for remote diagnostic equipment, such as disposable patches used for SpO2 and electro-cardiogram (ECG) measurement in hospital emergency rooms. Content_950.jpg The devices made out of this sensor detects symptom of the COVID-19 disease and any such lung-infection related diseases before the onset of breathing difficulty in some at-risk patients and help in the treatment of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Wim Renirie, Vice President and General Manager for the Accessory and Wearable Solutions Business Line at ams, said "The introduction of the AS7038RB marks another ams breakthrough in technology for remote diagnostics. Ams is working actively with a range of partners to develop innovative solutions for the testing and diagnosis of COVID-19. The AS7038RB offers an additional diagnostic tool, enabling the creation of wearable and disposable equipment for monitoring blood oxygen saturation accurately and safely, without requiring the presence of a medical practitioner."...