Digital SpO2 Sensors Explained

Explanation of digital SpO2 sensors, analog SpO2 sensors, photodetectors and digital light-to-frequency converter sensor designs.

SpO2 Photodetector – Pan-SW Med

Page Details

Page name: Digital SpO2 Sensors Explained
Page type: Technical reference
Main topic: Digital SpO2 Sensors Explained
Use: Product selection, maintenance reference and accessory comparison

Overview and Application Notes

Digital SpO2 sensor There are two major schools of SpO2 sensors in terms of working mechanism: 1, Analog and digital; When we refer to "analog" SpO2 sensor, the SpO2 sensor is equipped with a photodetector; and when we refer to "digital" SpO2 sensor, it is equipped with a digital light-to-frequency converter.

Technical data are available in OSI company website and Texas Instruments website: http://www.osioptoelectronics.com/Libraries/Product-Data-Sheets/Dual-LED-Assemblies.sflb.ashx http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tsl235.pdf 2, How to tell?

As you can read from the technical data, the appearance of the photodetector chip for analog and digital SpO2 sensors are different; The active area (black part) of photodetector is much bigger and the light-to-frequency converter.

This reference page is intended to help customers understand accessory structure, selection points and maintenance considerations before purchase or replacement.

Quality and Compatibility Notes

Product names, brands, models and part numbers are used for compatibility reference and identification only. Please confirm exact device model, connector type, accessory version and intended application before ordering.

Pan-SW Med supplies compatible medical accessories and replacement parts according to confirmed customer requirements. For clinical use accessories, follow the device manufacturer's instructions and local hospital maintenance procedures.