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Efficient new sensor aimed at wristband heart monitors

May 11, 2015 By Nic Abraham

 

SFH 7051 sensor

The green-emitter chips in this SFH 7051 are based on the latest high-efficiency UX:3 processors from Osram Opto Semiconductors.

The SFH 7051 from Osram Opto Semiconductors is an integrated optical sensor specially designed for heart rate monitoring. This component is used in fitness trackers, smart watches, and other wearables. The new sensor consumes very little power, maximizing battery life and reliability.

The SFH 7051 consists of a large-format photodiode and three green LEDs with a wavelength of 530 nanometers (nm). It is used for monitoring heart rate by measuring the volume of blood passing through blood vessels. It works by shining light on the surface of the skin. Different amounts of this light are absorbed by blood and the surrounding tissue. The light not absorbed is reflected to the detector. With its green emission spectrum, the SFH 7051 is ideal for measuring pulse rate at the wrist.

High-efficiency chips for low power consumption

The green-emitter chips of the SFH 7051 are based on the latest high-efficiency UX:3 chip technology from Osram Opto Semiconductors. The sensor uses three of these chips so that they can be operated at the optimum current of 20 milliamperes (mA). At this operating current, the efficiency of the emitters is particularly high. Overall, the SFH 7051 produces an optical output of 3 x 3.4 milliwatts (mW) at a current of 20 mA and a voltage of 3.2 V. The low power consumption of the component enables long battery life in the device, increasing reliability. With an area of only 1.7 mm2, the photodiode is small enough to enable the sensor to be compact, but sensitive enough to provide the required signal quality. Its low capacitance of only 11 picofarads ensures short switching times and high measurement frequency.

Pulse Rate Monitoring

The sensor works by shining light on the surface of the skin. Different amounts of of light are absorbed by blood and surrounding tissue. The light not absorbed is reflected to the detector.

Enlarging the portfolio for medical self-monitoring

The SFH 7051 is the second integrated optical sensor from Osram for fitness tracking applications. In 2014, the company launched the SFH 7050, a multifunction sensor for measuring heart rate and the oxygen content of blood.

“We are keeping a very close watch on the trend for heart rate monitoring in the wearables and medical markets,” said Christoph Goeltner, Product Marketing Manager at Osram Opto Semiconductors. “

Wearables are electronic devices that are worn on the body, such as smart watches and fitness wristbands. The SFH 7051 meets our customers’ need for a separate solution, specifically for heart rate monitoring.”

Users now have a choice between the multifunction SFH 7050 and the SFH 7051, which is optimized for pulse rate monitoring. The housing dimensions of the two sensors are identical. Pulse rate monitoring on your wrist: the SFH 7051 optical sensor for measuring heart rate has been designed for maximum efficiency. It ensures long battery life in fitness wristbands, smart watches and other wearables.

Osram OS
www.osram-os.com

 

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