Medical Design Briefs - May 2024 - 16
Programmable
Mixed-Signal
Devices in
Medical
Applications
I
n the dynamic industry of medical technology, innovation,
adaptability, and efficiency have become key factors. In this
context, programmable mixed-signal devices can be considered
as a useful resource for innovative developments in
medical applications. This article delves into the characteristics
of both GreenPAK and AnalogPAK (by Renesas), focusing
on their individual capabilities and the embedded resources
that can be fully leveraged for medical device design.
Both of these programmable mixed-signal ICs integrate
highly configurable analog and digital components in their different
variants, where it can be mentioned analog comparators
(ACMPs), operational amplifiers (OPAMPs), PWM modules,
rheostats, look-up tables (LUTs), clocks, counter/delays, DFFs,
asynchronous state machines (ASM) etc.
In most cases, both are considered cost-effective non-volatile
memory (NVM) configurable hardware devices that allow users
to configure both analog and digital functions, enabling processing
of mixed signal inputs by performing analog signal conInnovation,
adaptability, and efficiency
are key factors in medical device design.
ditioning, digital signal processing, and mixed-signal interfacing
tasks. In this way, many system functions can be integrated
in a single custom circuit, minimizing component count, board
space, and power consumption.
As medical devices grow in complexity, the imperative for
programmable solutions and precise analog signal processing
with reduced power consumption and in a highly efficient design
becomes increasingly crucial. Thus, both mixed-signal ICs
play a key role in overcoming challenges related to customization
and analog functionality.
AnalogPAK and GreenPAK for Medical
Both devices are, at their essence, highly programmable devices
that allow them to be implemented in applications for
different industries and technologies. With a versatile architecture
that allows users to configure their functionality according
to specific needs, they stand as viable options for medical applications
because of its adaptability.
ANALOGPAK SLG4700 APPLICATIONS
Personal Electronics
Smart Home
Medical
Industrial
renesas.com/slg47004
AnalogPAK consists of embedded high-performance analog blocks configured and controlled by customer-defined
logic all packed into one integrated IC.
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