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MAX30001CWV+

ADIMAX30001CWV+

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
Biopotential AFE 30-WLP (2.74x2.93)

Overview

The MAX30001CWV+ is a complete, single-channel integrated biopotential and bioimpedance (BioZ) Analog Front-End (AFE) solution for wearable applications. It provides high-performance ECG and respiration measurement capabilities with ultra-low power consumption, operating as low as 1.1V. The device features a 20-bit ADC, high input impedance, and built-in heart rate detection to offload processing from the host microcontroller.

Why Choose This Part

The AFE features a massive input impedance of over 1G ohm and high AC dynamic range, ensuring signal integrity despite electrode-skin interface challenges. Integrated FIFO buffers for both ECG and BioZ data, along with a hardware-based heart rate detection algorithm, significantly reduce the duty cycle and power consumption of the system MCU.

Applications

Clinical-Grade Wearables
Ideal for chest-strap heart rate monitors and patches requiring high-resolution ECG data.
Bioimpedance Analysis
Used for respiration rate monitoring and skin impedance measurements via the integrated BioZ channel.
Battery-Powered Health Monitors
Suitability for long-term monitoring due to its ultra-low power run modes and 0.5uA shutdown current.

Key Specifications

Type Biopotential AFE
Applications Heart Rate Monitoring
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 30-WFBGA, WLBGA
Supplier Device Package 30-WLP (2.74x2.93)

Getting Started

Designers can evaluate the chip using the MAX30001EVKIT evaluation system, which includes a GUI for register configuration and real-time data visualization. Communication is handled via a standard 4-wire SPI interface, and the device requires a minimal external component count to implement a full ECG solution in its compact 30-WLP package.

MAX30001 Family

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Part Number Type Stock
MAX30001CWV+ (this part) Biopotential AFE
MAX30001CWV+T Biopotential AFE 7,183
MAX30001EVSYS# Interface 57

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