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MAXM86146EVSYS#

ADIMAXM86146EVSYS#

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
MAXM86146 - Sensor Signal Conditioner Interface Evaluation Board

Overview

The MAXM86146EVSYS# is a comprehensive evaluation system designed to test the MAXM86146 dual-channel optical data acquisition system. This system includes a main controller board and a sensor daughter board to facilitate the development of advanced wearable health monitoring applications. It provides a complete platform for evaluating heart rate, pulse oximetry (SpO2), and other biometric measurements.

Why Choose This Part

The evaluation system features a flexible architecture supporting I2C, SPI, and UART communication interfaces for seamless integration with existing microcontrollers. It includes a built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module for wireless data logging and analysis, significantly reducing the complexity of remote biometric data collection during early-stage prototyping.

Applications

Wearable Health Monitors
Ideal for developing wrist-worn devices that require synchronized dual-channel optical sensing for heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring.
Clinical Grade Sensors
Suitable for prototyping medical-grade biometric patches that demand high signal-to-noise ratios in a compact footprint.
Fitness Trackers
Enables rapid testing of motion-compensated optical sensing algorithms using the integrated sensor signal conditioner.

Key Specifications

Type Interface
Contents Board(s)
Function Sensor Signal Conditioner
Primary Attributes 2-Channel (Dual)
Utilized IC / Part MAXM86146

Getting Started

To begin evaluation, connect the sensor daughter board to the main controller board and power the system via the USB-C interface. Use the provided Maxim Integrated evaluation software to configure the optical front-end parameters and visualize real-time biometric data. Engineers can leverage the onboard BLE connectivity to stream data directly to a mobile device or PC for analysis.

Also Consider

MAXM86161 Evaluation System ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - An alternative system for single-channel in-ear or small-form-factor heart rate monitoring applications.