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MAX30003

MAX30003

Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices)
The raw ECG AFE IC for direct integration into custom PCBs when you outgrow an eval board.
4 in stock

Overview

The MAX30003 is a single-channel integrated biopotential Front-End (AFE) designed for clinical-grade ECG and R-R interval detection. It features a high-resolution data acquisition system with ultra-low power consumption, making it ideal for long-term battery-operated monitoring. The chip includes built-in ESD protection, EMI filtering, and leads-off detection to simplify custom PCB layout.

Why Choose This Part

The MAX30003 excels in power efficiency, drawing only 85 microwatts at a 1.1V supply, which significantly extends the runtime of wearable devices. Its high CMRR of 115dB and integrated R-to-R detection algorithm offload intensive signal processing tasks from the host microcontroller.

Applications

Clinical Grade Wearables
Developing medical-grade ECG patches or chest straps that require high-fidelity heart rate monitoring and R-R interval measurement.
Fitness Heart Rate Trackers
Integration into athletic apparel or smart garments where motion-tolerant ECG data is required during physical activity.
Patient Telemetry Systems
Remote patient monitoring devices that transmit real-time cardiac waveforms via a secondary wireless microcontroller.

Getting Started

Engineers should begin with the MAX30003EVKIT evaluation board to tune the analog filters and test signal quality before migrating to a custom PCB. Firmware development typically involves using the SPI interface to configure internal registers and handle the FIFO-based data interrupts.

MAX30003 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
MAX30003WING# (Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated) WING# 27
MAX30003EUT+T EUT+T

Also Consider

AD8233 Analog Devices - A simpler, analog-output heart rate monitor front-end for designs that prefer using an external MCU ADC.
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