The MAX30102 Pulse Oximeter Heart Rate Sensor Module is an integrated pulse oximetry and heart-rate monitor. It uses photoplethysmography (PPG) with red and IR LEDs to detect blood volume changes for accurate health monitoring.
Key features
- Pulse oximetry (SpO2) measurement capability
- Heart rate monitoring with 16-bit ADC resolution
- Integrated red and IR LEDs with photodetectors
- I2C interface for easy microcontroller connection
- Ultra-low power operation for wearable devices
- High SNR for accurate readings in varying conditions
- Motion artifact rejection for active monitoring
Good to know
- Requires firm contact with skin – use finger clip or wrist band
- Ambient light affects readings – shield sensor from external light
- Motion artifacts reduce accuracy – keep finger still during measurement
- Use SparkFun or Maxim library for Arduino
- Not a medical-grade device – for hobby/educational monitoring only