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Osram Develops New Sensor for Fitness Tracking in Smart Watches, Fitness Armbands

Integrated SFH 7060 optical sensor contains five LEDs, measures pulse rate and blood oxygen.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Osram Opto Semiconductors is optimizing its portfolio for the optical measurement of pulse rates and blood oxygen levels. The new SFH 7060 sensor from Osram Opto Semiconductors is designed to measure pulse rates and the oxygen saturation level of blood. It offers excellent signal quality and low energy consumption.   The main applications for this component include mobile devices such as smart watches and fitness armbands for continuously monitoring fitness levels. The integrated optical senso...

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