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Biopotential sensor ICs provide electrocardiogram (ECG) waveforms, heart rate/pacemaker edge detection, and bioimpedance (BioZ) measurements with clinical-grade accuracy (IEC 60601-2-47).
Our biopotential sensors deliver highly integrated analog front-end (AFE) solutions for complete ECG and BioZ recordings while consuming the lowest power. Typical applications include cardiac health monitoring, heart-rate monitoring, arrhythmia detection, stress test applications, and respiration monitoring. Wafer-level packages (WLPs) support small form factors in wearable applications such as medical patches, wrist-worn devices, and chest-strap heart-rate monitors.
Key Features Include:
- Low-power operation for continuous monitoring
- Integrated ECG, bioimpedance, PACE detect and R-R algorithm
- Small-size solutions, with pin-compatible packages
- Clinical-grade measurement (meets IEC60601-2-47)
Featured Videos
Introducing the MAX-ECG-MONITOR Wearable ECG and Heart Monitor
5:17 June 22, 2018
How to Measure Bioimpedance (Bio-Z) with the MAX30001EVSYS
3:43 March 05, 2018
Make High-Accuracy Biopotential and BioZ Measurements with MAX30001
3:52 November 16, 2017
Application Notes
Tutorials
Design Solutions
Technical Documentation
Featured Products
MAX86176 Ultra-Low-Power, Optical PPG and Single-Lead ECG AFE
The MAX86176 is a complete photoplethysmogram (PPG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) analog front-end...
PPG (MAX86176)
- Complete Dual-Channel Optical-Data Acquisition System
- Ultra-Low-Power Operation for Wearable Devices
- Optical Readout Channel < 11μA (typ) at 25fps
- 14.6μs to 117.1μs ADC Integration Time
- Low Shutdown Current < 1μA (typ)
- Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) up to 110dB with Average (Avg) Mode and Off-Chip Filtering
- Supports Frame Rates from 1fps to 2kfps
- High-Resolution 20-bit Charge-Integrating ADCs
- Low Dark-Current Noise of < 50pARMS
- Excellent Ambient Range and Rejection Capability
- > 100μA Ambient Photodiode Current
- > 90dB Ambient Rejection at 120Hz (Avg > 2)
ECG (MAX86176/MAX30005)
- Clinical-Grade ECG AFE with High-Resolution ADC
- 15.6 ENOB with 0.6μVRMS Noise over 0.05Hz to 40Hz
- Very Low Input-Bias Current (-40°C to +85°C)
- 233fARMS Input-Current Noise (0.05Hz to 40Hz, TA = +25°C)
- Fully Differential Input Structure with CMRR > 110dB at Power-Line Frequencies
- High-Input Impedance > 1GΩ for Extremely Low Common to Differential-Mode Conversion
- High DC-Offset Range of ±1300mV (typ 1.8V) Allows a Wide Variety of Electrodes to be Used
- High AC-Dynamic Range of > 90mVP-P Helps Prevent Saturation in the Presence of Motion
- ECG Biopotential Channel Can Be Used for Some EEG Applications
- Higher-Gain Ranges Available (480V/V, 960V/V)
- Low Input-Referred Voltage and Current Noise Enables Use of Small-Area Dry Electrodes
SYSTEM
- Shutdown Current of 0.5μA (typ)
- 256-Word FIFO for ECG and PPG
- True Synchronous ECG and PPG Data from Dedicated Signal Paths
- Two Fully Configurable Interrupts
- High-Speed SPI Interface or I2C Interface
- Small 2.728mm x 2.708mm WLP Package
MAX30001 Ultra-Low-Power, Single-Channel IntegratedBiopotential (ECG, R-to-R, and Pace Detection)and Bioimpedance (BioZ) AFE
The MAX30001 is a complete, biopotential and bioimpedance (BioZ), analog front-end (AFE) solutio...
- Can be Used in IEC 60601-2-47:2012 Compliant Systems
- Clinical-Grade ECG AFE with High-Resolution Data Converter
- 15.9 Bits ENOB with 3.1µVPP (typ) Noise for ECG
- 17 Bits ENOB with 1.1µVPP Noise for BioZ
- Better Dry Starts Due to Much Improved Real World CMRR and High Input Impedance
- Fully Differential Input Structure with CMRR > 100dB
- Offers Better Common-Mode to Differential Mode Conversion Due to High Input Impedance
- High Input Impedance > 1GΩ for Extremely Low Common-to-Differential Mode
- Minimum Signal Attenuation at the Input During Dry Start Due to High Electrode Impedance
- High DC Offset Range of ±650mV (1.8V, typ) Allows to Be Used with Wide Variety of Electrodes
- High AC Dynamic Range of 65mVP-P or ECG and 90mVP-P for BioZ Will Help Prevent Saturation in the Presence of Motion/Direct Electrode Hits
- Longer Battery Life Compared to Competing Solutions
- 85µW at 1.1V Supply Voltage for ECG
- 158µW at 1.1V Supply Voltage for BioZ
- Leads-On Interrupt Feature Allows to Keep the µC in Deep Sleep Mode Until Valid Lead Condition is Detected
- Lead-On Detect Current: 0.7µA (typ)
- Built-In Heart Rate Detection with Interrupt Feature Eliminates the Need to Run HR Algorithm on the μController
- Robust R-R Detection in High Motion Environment at Extremely Low Power
- Configurable Interrupts Allows the µC Wake Up Only on Every Heart Beat Reducing the Overall System Power
- High Accuracy Allows for More Physiological Data Extractions
- 32-Word ECG and 8-Word BioZ FIFOs Allows the MCU to Stay Powered Down for 256ms with Full Data Acquisition
- High-Speed SPI Interface
- Shutdown Current of 0.6µA (typ)
MAXM86146 Complete Optical Biosensing Module with Ultra-Low-Power Biometric Sensor Hub
The MAXM86146 is the world’s smallest highly-integrated, optical data acquisition system. It com...
- Complete Biometric Sensor Hub
- Supports Simultaneous Wrist-Based Pulse Heart Rate (WHRM) and Pulse Blood Oxygen Saturation (WSpO2) Measurements
- Integrated MAX86141 Dual-Channel Optical AFE
- Integrated MAX32664C Arm® Cortex®-M4 based MCU
- Two Integrated 3.8mm2 PIN Photodiodes
- Can Operate Independently (Two Channels)
- Can Be Combined to Give a Total Radiant Area of 7.6mm2 for Additional Flexibility
- Excellent SNR Enables Measurements on a Wide Range of Users
- Dynamic Range > 90dB in White Card Loop- Back Test (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Dynamic Range Extendable to > 104dB for SpO2 and > 110dB for HRM with Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- Convenient Solution Enables Faster Time-to-Market
- Ultra-Small 4.5mm x 4.1mm x 0.88mm, 38-Pin OLGA Package Size
- World-Class Algorithm for Wearable Applications
- Supports Multiple Accelerometer Options to Allow Robust Detection and Rejection of Motion Artifacts
- Both Raw and Processed Data are Available
- FIFO Provides Minimal Host Interaction
- Ultra-Low Power for Body Wearable Devices
- AFE Only Requires 10μA Typical at 25sps
- MCU Supports Deep-Sleep Mode, Allowing Device to Sleep Between Measurements.
- Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Algorithm Adjusts the Optical AFE Settings, Maximizing SNR while Minimizing Power Consumption
MAX86140 Best-in-Class Optical Pulse Oximeter and Heart-Rate Sensor for Wearable Health
The MAX86140/MAX86141 are ultra-low-power, com- pletely integrated, optical data acquisition sys...
- Complete Single-Channel, Optical Data Acquisition System
- Optimized Architecture for Transmissive and Reflective Heart Rate or SpO2 Monitoring
- Low Dark Current Noise of < 50pA RMS (Sample to Sample Variance)
- Lower Effective Dark Current Noise Achievable Through Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- High-Resolution, 19-bit Charge Integrating ADC
- Three Low-Noise, 8-Bit LED Current DACs
- Excellent Dynamic Range >89dB in White Card Loop-Back Test (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Dynamic Range Extendable to >104dB for SpO2 and >110dB for HRM with Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- Excellent Ambient Range and Rejection Capability
- > 100µA Ambient Photodetector Current
- > 70dB Ambient Rejection at 120Hz
- Ultra-Low-Power Operation for Body Wearable Devices
- Low-Power Operation, Optical Readout Channel <10µA Typical at 25sps
- Short Exposure Integration Period of 14.8µs, 29.4µs, 58.7µs, 117.3µs
- Low Shutdown Current = 0.6µA (typ)
- Rejection of Fast Ambient Transients
- Miniature 2.048 x 1.848mm, 5 x 4 0.4mm Ball Pitch WLP
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
MAXM86161 Single-Supply Integrated Optical Module for HR and SpO2 Measurement
The MAXM86161 is an ultra-low-power, completely integrated, optical data-acquisition system. On ...
- Complete Single-Channel Optical Data Acquisition System
- Built-In Algorithm Further Enhances Rejection of Fast Ambient Transients
- Optimized Architecture for Reflective Heart Rate and SpO2 Monitoring
- Low Dark Current Noise of < 50pA RMS (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Lower Effective Dark Current Noise Achievable through Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- High-Resolution 19-bit Charge Integrating ADC
- Three Low-Noise 8-Bit LED Current DACs
- Excellent Dynamic Range > 89dB in White Card Loop-Back Test (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Excellent Ambient Range and Rejection Capability
- > 100μA Ambient Photodetector Current
- > 70dB Ambient Rejection at 120Hz
- Ultra-Low-Power Operation for Wearable Devices
- Low-Power Operation, Optical Readout Channel < 10μA, Typical at 25sps
- Short Exposure Integration Period of 14.8μs, 29.4μs, 58.7μs, 117.3μs
- Low Shutdown Current = 1.6μA (typ)
- Miniature 2.9mm x 4.3mm x 1.4mm, 14-pin OLGA Package
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX30034 Defibrillation/Surge/ESD Protector
The MAX30034 is a patent-pending protection devices intended to (with the help of external, ener...
- Low Leakage Defibrillation Protection IC Helps ECG Systems
- Low Capacitance ～ 3pF
- Low Leakage ～ 20pA @ 70°C
- Fast Turn-On < 2ns
- Low On-Voltage 3.9V (typ)
- High Peak Current in Excess of 4A
- Withstands Over 100k Defibrillation Pulses Without Failure
- 0°C to 70°C Temperature Range
- Small, 3mm X 5mm µMAX® Package
MAX30004 Ultra-Low Power, Single-Channel Integrated Biopotential HR Detection AFE
The MAX30004 is a complete, biopotential, HR detection analog front-end solution for wearable ap...
- Heart Rate Detection with Interrupt Feature Eliminates the Need to Extract and Process the ECG Data on the Microcontroller
- Robust R-R Detection in High Motion Environment at Extremely Low Power
- Clinical-Grade Biopotential AFE with High-Resolution Data Converter
- 15.5 Bits Effective Resolution with 5µVP-P Noise
- Better Dry Starts Due to Much Improved Real World CMRR and High Input Impedance
- Fully Differential Input Structure with CMRR > 100dB
- Offers Better Common-Mode to Differential Mode Conversion Due to High Input Impedance
- High Input Impedance > 500MΩ for Extremely Low Common-to-Differential Mode Conversion
- Minimum Signal Attenuation at the Input During Dry Start Due to High Electrode Impedance
- High DC Offset Range of ±650mV (1.8V, typ) Allows to Be Used with Wide Variety of Electrodes
- High AC Dynamic Range of 65mVP-P Will Help the AFE Not Saturate in the Presence of Motion/Direct Electrode Hits
- Longer Battery Life Compared to Competing Solutions
- 85µW at 1.1V Supply Voltage
- Leads-On Interrupt Feature Keeps µC in Deep Sleep Mode with RTC Off Until Valid Lead Condition is Detected
- Lead-On Detect Current: 0.7µA (typ)
- Configurable Interrupts Allows the µC Wake-Up Only on Every Heart Beat Reducing the Overall System Power
- High-Speed SPI Interface
- Shutdown Current of 0.5µA (typ)
MAX86176 Ultra-Low-Power, Optical PPG and Single-Lead ECG AFE
The MAX86176 is a complete photoplethysmogram (PPG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) analog front-end...
PPG (MAX86176)
- Complete Dual-Channel Optical-Data Acquisition System
- Ultra-Low-Power Operation for Wearable Devices
- Optical Readout Channel < 11μA (typ) at 25fps
- 14.6μs to 117.1μs ADC Integration Time
- Low Shutdown Current < 1μA (typ)
- Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) up to 110dB with Average (Avg) Mode and Off-Chip Filtering
- Supports Frame Rates from 1fps to 2kfps
- High-Resolution 20-bit Charge-Integrating ADCs
- Low Dark-Current Noise of < 50pARMS
- Excellent Ambient Range and Rejection Capability
- > 100μA Ambient Photodiode Current
- > 90dB Ambient Rejection at 120Hz (Avg > 2)
ECG (MAX86176/MAX30005)
- Clinical-Grade ECG AFE with High-Resolution ADC
- 15.6 ENOB with 0.6μVRMS Noise over 0.05Hz to 40Hz
- Very Low Input-Bias Current (-40°C to +85°C)
- 233fARMS Input-Current Noise (0.05Hz to 40Hz, TA = +25°C)
- Fully Differential Input Structure with CMRR > 110dB at Power-Line Frequencies
- High-Input Impedance > 1GΩ for Extremely Low Common to Differential-Mode Conversion
- High DC-Offset Range of ±1300mV (typ 1.8V) Allows a Wide Variety of Electrodes to be Used
- High AC-Dynamic Range of > 90mVP-P Helps Prevent Saturation in the Presence of Motion
- ECG Biopotential Channel Can Be Used for Some EEG Applications
- Higher-Gain Ranges Available (480V/V, 960V/V)
- Low Input-Referred Voltage and Current Noise Enables Use of Small-Area Dry Electrodes
SYSTEM
- Shutdown Current of 0.5μA (typ)
- 256-Word FIFO for ECG and PPG
- True Synchronous ECG and PPG Data from Dedicated Signal Paths
- Two Fully Configurable Interrupts
- High-Speed SPI Interface or I2C Interface
- Small 2.728mm x 2.708mm WLP Package
MAX30001 Ultra-Low-Power, Single-Channel IntegratedBiopotential (ECG, R-to-R, and Pace Detection)and Bioimpedance (BioZ) AFE
The MAX30001 is a complete, biopotential and bioimpedance (BioZ), analog front-end (AFE) solutio...
- Can be Used in IEC 60601-2-47:2012 Compliant Systems
- Clinical-Grade ECG AFE with High-Resolution Data Converter
- 15.9 Bits ENOB with 3.1µVPP (typ) Noise for ECG
- 17 Bits ENOB with 1.1µVPP Noise for BioZ
- Better Dry Starts Due to Much Improved Real World CMRR and High Input Impedance
- Fully Differential Input Structure with CMRR > 100dB
- Offers Better Common-Mode to Differential Mode Conversion Due to High Input Impedance
- High Input Impedance > 1GΩ for Extremely Low Common-to-Differential Mode
- Minimum Signal Attenuation at the Input During Dry Start Due to High Electrode Impedance
- High DC Offset Range of ±650mV (1.8V, typ) Allows to Be Used with Wide Variety of Electrodes
- High AC Dynamic Range of 65mVP-P or ECG and 90mVP-P for BioZ Will Help Prevent Saturation in the Presence of Motion/Direct Electrode Hits
- Longer Battery Life Compared to Competing Solutions
- 85µW at 1.1V Supply Voltage for ECG
- 158µW at 1.1V Supply Voltage for BioZ
- Leads-On Interrupt Feature Allows to Keep the µC in Deep Sleep Mode Until Valid Lead Condition is Detected
- Lead-On Detect Current: 0.7µA (typ)
- Built-In Heart Rate Detection with Interrupt Feature Eliminates the Need to Run HR Algorithm on the μController
- Robust R-R Detection in High Motion Environment at Extremely Low Power
- Configurable Interrupts Allows the µC Wake Up Only on Every Heart Beat Reducing the Overall System Power
- High Accuracy Allows for More Physiological Data Extractions
- 32-Word ECG and 8-Word BioZ FIFOs Allows the MCU to Stay Powered Down for 256ms with Full Data Acquisition
- High-Speed SPI Interface
- Shutdown Current of 0.6µA (typ)
MAXM86146 Complete Optical Biosensing Module with Ultra-Low-Power Biometric Sensor Hub
The MAXM86146 is the world’s smallest highly-integrated, optical data acquisition system. It com...
- Complete Biometric Sensor Hub
- Supports Simultaneous Wrist-Based Pulse Heart Rate (WHRM) and Pulse Blood Oxygen Saturation (WSpO2) Measurements
- Integrated MAX86141 Dual-Channel Optical AFE
- Integrated MAX32664C Arm® Cortex®-M4 based MCU
- Two Integrated 3.8mm2 PIN Photodiodes
- Can Operate Independently (Two Channels)
- Can Be Combined to Give a Total Radiant Area of 7.6mm2 for Additional Flexibility
- Excellent SNR Enables Measurements on a Wide Range of Users
- Dynamic Range > 90dB in White Card Loop- Back Test (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Dynamic Range Extendable to > 104dB for SpO2 and > 110dB for HRM with Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- Convenient Solution Enables Faster Time-to-Market
- Ultra-Small 4.5mm x 4.1mm x 0.88mm, 38-Pin OLGA Package Size
- World-Class Algorithm for Wearable Applications
- Supports Multiple Accelerometer Options to Allow Robust Detection and Rejection of Motion Artifacts
- Both Raw and Processed Data are Available
- FIFO Provides Minimal Host Interaction
- Ultra-Low Power for Body Wearable Devices
- AFE Only Requires 10μA Typical at 25sps
- MCU Supports Deep-Sleep Mode, Allowing Device to Sleep Between Measurements.
- Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Algorithm Adjusts the Optical AFE Settings, Maximizing SNR while Minimizing Power Consumption
MAX86140 Best-in-Class Optical Pulse Oximeter and Heart-Rate Sensor for Wearable Health
The MAX86140/MAX86141 are ultra-low-power, com- pletely integrated, optical data acquisition sys...
- Complete Single-Channel, Optical Data Acquisition System
- Optimized Architecture for Transmissive and Reflective Heart Rate or SpO2 Monitoring
- Low Dark Current Noise of < 50pA RMS (Sample to Sample Variance)
- Lower Effective Dark Current Noise Achievable Through Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- High-Resolution, 19-bit Charge Integrating ADC
- Three Low-Noise, 8-Bit LED Current DACs
- Excellent Dynamic Range >89dB in White Card Loop-Back Test (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Dynamic Range Extendable to >104dB for SpO2 and >110dB for HRM with Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- Excellent Ambient Range and Rejection Capability
- > 100µA Ambient Photodetector Current
- > 70dB Ambient Rejection at 120Hz
- Ultra-Low-Power Operation for Body Wearable Devices
- Low-Power Operation, Optical Readout Channel <10µA Typical at 25sps
- Short Exposure Integration Period of 14.8µs, 29.4µs, 58.7µs, 117.3µs
- Low Shutdown Current = 0.6µA (typ)
- Rejection of Fast Ambient Transients
- Miniature 2.048 x 1.848mm, 5 x 4 0.4mm Ball Pitch WLP
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
MAXM86161 Single-Supply Integrated Optical Module for HR and SpO2 Measurement
The MAXM86161 is an ultra-low-power, completely integrated, optical data-acquisition system. On ...
- Complete Single-Channel Optical Data Acquisition System
- Built-In Algorithm Further Enhances Rejection of Fast Ambient Transients
- Optimized Architecture for Reflective Heart Rate and SpO2 Monitoring
- Low Dark Current Noise of < 50pA RMS (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Lower Effective Dark Current Noise Achievable through Multiple Sample Modes and On-Chip Averaging
- High-Resolution 19-bit Charge Integrating ADC
- Three Low-Noise 8-Bit LED Current DACs
- Excellent Dynamic Range > 89dB in White Card Loop-Back Test (Sample-to-Sample Variance)
- Excellent Ambient Range and Rejection Capability
- > 100μA Ambient Photodetector Current
- > 70dB Ambient Rejection at 120Hz
- Ultra-Low-Power Operation for Wearable Devices
- Low-Power Operation, Optical Readout Channel < 10μA, Typical at 25sps
- Short Exposure Integration Period of 14.8μs, 29.4μs, 58.7μs, 117.3μs
- Low Shutdown Current = 1.6μA (typ)
- Miniature 2.9mm x 4.3mm x 1.4mm, 14-pin OLGA Package
- -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX30034 Defibrillation/Surge/ESD Protector
The MAX30034 is a patent-pending protection devices intended to (with the help of external, ener...
- Low Leakage Defibrillation Protection IC Helps ECG Systems
- Low Capacitance ～ 3pF
- Low Leakage ～ 20pA @ 70°C
- Fast Turn-On < 2ns
- Low On-Voltage 3.9V (typ)
- High Peak Current in Excess of 4A
- Withstands Over 100k Defibrillation Pulses Without Failure
- 0°C to 70°C Temperature Range
- Small, 3mm X 5mm µMAX® Package
MAX30004 Ultra-Low Power, Single-Channel Integrated Biopotential HR Detection AFE
The MAX30004 is a complete, biopotential, HR detection analog front-end solution for wearable ap...
- Heart Rate Detection with Interrupt Feature Eliminates the Need to Extract and Process the ECG Data on the Microcontroller
- Robust R-R Detection in High Motion Environment at Extremely Low Power
- Clinical-Grade Biopotential AFE with High-Resolution Data Converter
- 15.5 Bits Effective Resolution with 5µVP-P Noise
- Better Dry Starts Due to Much Improved Real World CMRR and High Input Impedance
- Fully Differential Input Structure with CMRR > 100dB
- Offers Better Common-Mode to Differential Mode Conversion Due to High Input Impedance
- High Input Impedance > 500MΩ for Extremely Low Common-to-Differential Mode Conversion
- Minimum Signal Attenuation at the Input During Dry Start Due to High Electrode Impedance
- High DC Offset Range of ±650mV (1.8V, typ) Allows to Be Used with Wide Variety of Electrodes
- High AC Dynamic Range of 65mVP-P Will Help the AFE Not Saturate in the Presence of Motion/Direct Electrode Hits
- Longer Battery Life Compared to Competing Solutions
- 85µW at 1.1V Supply Voltage
- Leads-On Interrupt Feature Keeps µC in Deep Sleep Mode with RTC Off Until Valid Lead Condition is Detected
- Lead-On Detect Current: 0.7µA (typ)
- Configurable Interrupts Allows the µC Wake-Up Only on Every Heart Beat Reducing the Overall System Power
- High-Speed SPI Interface
- Shutdown Current of 0.5µA (typ)
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