Reducing the component count in a system is usually a good thing. When you can reduce components and add functionality at the same time, then you really have a potential win. That’s exactly what Analog Devices claims to have done with its ADAS1000 electrocardiogram (ECG) analog front end (AFE). Dubbed as diagnostic-level silicon, the fully integrated part offers a performance level that’s capable of handling hospital and ambulance applications. Hence, it’s a no-brainer for lower-end applications. More details on the ADAS1000 AFE can be found on Medical Electronics Design (MED).

Richard Nass