Mouser enhances medical applications site

The updated Medical Applications site, available on www.mouser.com, contains valuable resources for developers interested in expanding their knowledge about medical technology systems. The Applications section includes a new functional block diagram of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The block diagram includes an introduction to AED technology and links related products available for same-day shipping from Mouser.com.

A Featured Products section focuses on key products available from Mouser.com that are ready to be used in developer's medical technology systems. Products include the Texas Instruments ADS1293 analogue front end for electrocardiogram (ECG) applications, Murata Power NMUSB202MC dual-port USB data isolator, and the Maxim MAX30100 pulse oximeter and heart-rate sensor. Additional components for medical technology systems are listed, including amplifiers, microcontrollers, circuit-protection, power converters, and interconnects.

The Articles section features new topics such as Medical Devices Make a House Call and Lightning Bolts, Defibrillators, and Protection Circuitry Saves Lives. All articles offer an area to post comments and questions to facilitate further discussions on the topic.

Finally, a Resources section lists videos, application notes, and tutorials that discuss product selection and system considerations when designing medical technology systems. Topics include blood gas analysers, dental applications, ECGs, instruments, patient monitoring, and ultrasound systems.

To learn more, visit the Medical Applications site at www.mouser.com/applications/medical.