Brain-computer interface deciphers patient’s thoughts
A non-invasive brain-computer interface detects completely locked-in patients’ responses by measuring changes in blood oxygen levels in the brain.
DSP-based SoC adds BLE to hearing aids
The module integrates an audio DSP, EEPROM memory and a radio IC into a single package, according to On Semiconductor.
Affordable medtech devices to make their mark in 2017
Michael Dunn sums up medtech products that could be 2017 newsmakers, including Qualcomm's version of the *tricorder* from *Star Trek*.
Optical sensor measures blood flow in your ears
Kyocera has shrunk an optical blood-flow sensor to fit wearables and mobile devices.
AVX’s MLCCs toughen up for medical applications
Less than an inch small and stabilising up to 500V rated voltage, the MM series MLCCs can take on various life or non-life-support medical devices.
IC-based sensor measures heart rate, pulse oximetry
The heart rate and oxygen level monitoring is achieved through the transmission and detection of green and red light.
Implantable biosensor tech receives $7.5M DARPA backing
The U.S. military sees value in the technology improving mission efficiency through real-time monitoring of combat soldier health status.
Prosthetic LUKE Arm promises strength, dexterity
It’s been in the making for years, and now it’s hitting the market: the motorised prosthetic LUKE arm.
24bit sigma-delta ADCs target energy, healthcare devices
ADI’s AD7768 series includes a power scalable modulator and digital filter on each channel to enable the synchronised, precise measurement of both AC and DC signals in instrumentation applications.
Medical-grade MLCCs promise reliable life support apps
The MQ series MLCCs promise the reliability performance needed by electronic life support applications such as: pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and neuromodulation devices.