Perfecting the Pulse Oximeter

Showing pulse oximeter and color sensor combining to measure oxygen in blood and skin tone

We’re always looking for interesting biohacks here on Hackaday, and this new research article describing a calibrated pulse oximeter for different skin tones really caught our attention. Pulse oximeters are …read more Continue reading Perfecting the Pulse Oximeter

Elliptic Labs partners with Maxim Integrated to offer touchless sensing solutions to PC and TV developers

Elliptic Labs has announced that it certified the operation of its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform with the MAX98396 smart audio amplifier from Maxim Integrated Products. Elliptic Labs and Maxim Integrated are targeting next-generation smart devices t… Continue reading Elliptic Labs partners with Maxim Integrated to offer touchless sensing solutions to PC and TV developers

Mergers and Acquisitions: Analog Devices Snaps Up Maxim Integrated for $21 B

Analog Devices will acquire Maxim Integrated for $20.9 billion dollars in stock, as reported by Bloomberg this morning.

Perhaps the confusing part of the news is that the Bloomberg article mentions the acquisition will let Analog Devices better compete with Texas Instruments. Wait, didn’t Texas Instruments acquire Maxim back in …read more

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