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Image of Use Advanced Analog Front-Ends and Security to Bring Benefits of AI to Medical Point of Care Use Advanced Analog Front-Ends and Security to Bring Benefits of AI to Medical Point of Care Publish Date: 2025-09-24

The accelerating trend towards point-of-care medical tests and assessments requires sophisticated, application-focused analog front-end and data security ICs.

Image of Use Flexible AFE, Motion Control, and Authentication ICs to Design Point of Care Diagnostics Systems Use Flexible AFE, Motion Control, and Authentication ICs to Design Point of Care Diagnostics Systems Publish Date: 2025-04-22

Designers need flexible and application-focused analog front-end, motion-control, and authentication ICs to realize point-of-care medical test benefits.

Dexcom G7 vs. FreeStyle Libre 3: A CGM Teardown Dexcom G7 vs. FreeStyle Libre 3: A CGM Teardown

Explore the inner workings of the Dexcom G7 and FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitors in this teardown and circuit analysis.

CurrentBody LED Face Mask Teardown CurrentBody LED Face Mask Teardown

Exploring red light therapy mask tech—what’s inside, how it works, and if a DIY version is possible.

Image of Choosing and Applying the Optimum DC/DC Converter for Medical Applications Choosing and Applying the Optimum DC/DC Converter for Medical Applications Publish Date: 2024-12-06

The challenges facing designers of power supplies for medical devices can be mitigated by choosing a DC/DC converter with IEC 60601-1 certification.

Image of Use a Portfolio of Low-Power Microcontrollers to Simplify Healthcare and Industrial IoT Design Use a Portfolio of Low-Power Microcontrollers to Simplify Healthcare and Industrial IoT Design Publish Date: 2024-10-10

Use ultra-low-power MCUs with specialized capabilities to meet application requirements without compromising processor performance or power budgets.

Image of Medical Devices Require 'Do No Harm' Power Supplies Medical Devices Require 'Do No Harm' Power Supplies Publish Date: 2024-08-29

Learn about strict regulatory requirements for medical devices and how MEAN WELL's medical-grade power supplies and adaptors can suit many applications.

Image of Webinar – Medical Grade Power Supplies for Diverse Applications Webinar – Medical Grade Power Supplies for Diverse Applications

Medical-grade power supplies have stringent design requirements. However, using one in a less demanding application can have its benefits.

Ultrahuman Ring AIR Teardown Ultrahuman Ring AIR Teardown

Explore the Ultrahuman Ring AIR's sophisticated design through our teardown, highlighting key components and assembly techniques.

Image of Selecting and Optimizing Batteries in Medical Devices Selecting and Optimizing Batteries in Medical Devices Publish Date: 2024-06-20

After choosing the best battery for medical devices, designers need to maximize battery life with the right LDOs or DC/DC converters.

Image of Don't Overlook Thermal Benefits of GaN High-Efficiency Power Supplies Don't Overlook Thermal Benefits of GaN High-Efficiency Power Supplies

Bel's CUI and EOS brands offer efficient GaN power supplies with thermal management benefits.

DIY Myo Assist Exoskeleton: Building Your Own Smart Knee Brace DIY Myo Assist Exoskeleton: Building Your Own Smart Knee Brace

Follow the evolution of Myo Assist Exoskeleton project from DIY smart knee braces to full-body support systems.

Image of Medical-Grade AC-DC Supplies: Multiple Form Factors, Plug Options Ease Design Medical-Grade AC-DC Supplies: Multiple Form Factors, Plug Options Ease Design

Designers of systems rated for medical applications can choose between internal, open-frame supplies and external, wall-mount adapters with integral AC blades.

The Basics of Photoplethysmography The Basics of Photoplethysmography

Curious about how your smartwatch tracks your heart rate? Uncover the secrets of Photoplethysmography, the optical technique that makes it possible.

Image of Use GaN Devices to Shrink External Medical AC/DC Power Supplies Use GaN Devices to Shrink External Medical AC/DC Power Supplies Publish Date: 2023-12-19

Designers of external AC/DC medical power supplies can better meet regulatory, efficiency, and size requirements using GaN technology.

Image of Wireless SoCs for Connected Health Devices Wireless SoCs for Connected Health Devices Publish Date: 2023-10-10

Wireless SoCs are well-suited for Internet of Medical Things devices.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Image of The Best Medical Robotics Reflect Care Providers’ Input The Best Medical Robotics Reflect Care Providers’ Input Publish Date: 2023-04-25

Interest in robotics has hastened since the COVID-19 pandemic and the skilled-labor shortages it exposed. Now, robots are viable for medical applications.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on Digi-Key's Website Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website

Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.

Image of Secure Data with Kingston's IronKey Product Secure Data with Kingston's IronKey Product

Kingston provides security solutions to protect valuable data.