In the field of healthcare, atherosclerosis detection, as an important means of preventing cardiovascular diseases, is being profoundly impacted by the continuous technological advancement in the early detection and treatment of the disease. Traditional atherosclerosis detectors mainly assess the health of arteries by measuring indicators such as pulse wave velocity (PWV) or ankle-brachial index (ABI). Although these methods have been widely used in clinics, there are still some limitations, such as detection accuracy, ease of operation, and the ability to recognize complex cases. The emergence of Nanochap BAF003 chip has revolutionized the atherosclerosis detection technology, and its core technological advantages are particularly prominent in the comparison with traditional instruments.

1. High-precision signal acquisition and processing

Traditional atherosclerosis detectors often rely on external sensors and complex signal processing algorithms for signal acquisition, which not only increases the size and cost of the device, but also may lead to data errors due to environmental interference or individual differences. In contrast, the Nanochap BAF003 chip integrates a high-precision bio-signal amplifier and an advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) unit, which is capable of accurately capturing and efficiently processing weak physiological signals directly at the chip level. This built-in intelligent algorithm not only effectively filters out noise, but also analyzes the pulse waveform characteristics in real time, significantly improving the accuracy and reliability of the test results.

2. Miniaturization and low power consumption design

Traditional atherosclerosis detectors are usually large in size, not portable, and require an external power supply, limiting their application in home monitoring or remote medical care. The Nanochap BAF003 chip, with its highly integrated and low-power design, offers the possibility of developing a miniaturized, portable atherosclerosis detector. This not only makes the testing device lighter and more portable, which is suitable for home self-monitoring, but also extends the battery life and improves the user experience.

3. Multi-parameter analysis

In addition to basic PWV and ABI measurements, the Nanochap BAF003 chip also supports multi-parameter comprehensive analysis, such as heart rate variability (HRV), which provides more comprehensive physiological information for atherosclerosis detection. This multi-dimensional data analysis capability helps doctors to better understand the patient's cardiovascular health status and develop more precise intervention and treatment plans.

In summary, Nanochap BAF003 chip significantly improves the level of atherosclerosis detection technology with its high-precision signal acquisition, intelligent algorithm optimization, miniaturization and low-power design, comprehensive multi-parameter analysis, and remote monitoring capabilities, opening up a new avenue for early prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Compared with the traditional atherosclerosis detector, it not only achieves a leap in technology, but also brings a profound change in user experience and medical service mode, heralding the arrival of a more intelligent and personalized healthcare era.

Nanochap Nine Senses Series BAF003 analog front-end advantages and features:

• Supports 3V power supply applications

• Chip leakage less than 15nA in disable mode

• Ultra-low noise, high signal-to-noise ratio, two-stage programmable amplifier

• Acquisition circuit noise less than 6μV

• Conversion accuracy up to 16 bits

• SPI communication interface

Product Parameters 

• Supply voltage: 2.8V-3.6V

• Package and size: WLCSP (2.4mm × 2.48mm)

• Op-amp bias voltage DAC adjustable range: 0.3V-2V, 10bit adjustment

• On-chip TIA feedback resistor: 200K-10M 16 steps

• Programmable gain amplifier: first stage (1,2,3,4,8,16,32), second stage (1,2,3,4)

• ADC system clock up to 64K, OSR range 32 - 2048, integrated FIFO for caching data, FIFO size 256x18bit

• Chip disable mode: 15nA

• Standby current: <4μA

• Continuous sampling power consumption: <35μA

• Temperature sensor: ±0.5°C accuracy