MAXREFDES117#: HEART-RATE AND PULSE-OXIMETRY MONITOR

The MAXREFDES117# reference design is a low power, optical heart-rate module complete with integrated red and IR LEDs, and a power supply. It is designed by Maxim Integrated and manufactured by Seeed Studio.This tiny board, perfect for wearable projects, may be placed on a finger or earlobe to accurately detect heart rate. This versatile module works with both Arduino and mbed platforms for quick testing, development and system integration. A basic, open-source heart-rate and SpO2 algorithm is included in the example firmware.The board features 8 sewing tap pads for attachment and quick electrical connection to a development platform.As with all Maxim reference designs, the BOM, schematics, layout files, and Gerber files are all available from the Design Resources tab.About Maxim Integrated. At Maxim, we invent highly integrated solutions that make technology seamless. We channel our collective expertise to stretch the limits of technology, understand your needs, and help you get to ma