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austriamicrosystems
signed a development contract for the design and supply
of an ultra-low power heart-rate receiver ASIC (Application
Specific Integrated Circuit) with POLAR Electro OY,
the world's leading producer of heart-rate monitors
(HRMs). The agreement underscores austriamicrosystems'
commitment to the healthcare sector, expanding its products
into the personal healthcare and well being segments
of the healthcare industry.
The IC will be integrated into a wristwatch that is
part of a family of HRM products produced by POLAR.
It will receive and process a coded heart-rate signal
that is wirelessly transmitted from the wearer's chest
belt.
"The heart rate is the most accurate indicator
of a person's physical condition," said Seppo Nissilä,
Technology Director of Polar. "A heart-rate monitor
provides vital cardiac information and is the fastest
way to get feedback from the body while exercising.
"Our partnership with austriamicrosystems
is an important step forward in our strategy to maintain
and further expand our leading role in the consumer
HRM market. The company's outstanding technical expertise
as well as its high quality standards in the field of
integrated circuits for the healthcare sector, convinced
us to award the development contract to austriamicrosystems."
"austriamicrosystems'
design expertise and comprehensive library of field-proven
IP blocks, along with optimised low-power and high-voltage
process technologies, enables us to meet the demanding
system performance of healthcare applications,"
said Matjaz Novak, Marketing Director of the business
unit Industry & Medical.
"This agreement to provide POLAR with a dedicated
IC solution for their family of HRM wristwatch products
is a further milestone in our strategy to provide IC
solutions to major players in our respective healthcare
markets."
About Polar
The world leader in heart rate monitoring technology
offers its electronic fitness devices in models tailored
to the needs of athletes and exercisers of all abilities
who want the safest and most precise aerobic training.
For more information, please visit http://www.polar.fi
About austriamicrosystems:
austriamicrosystems
AG is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers
of highly integrated mixed signal IC´s. austriamicrosystems
combines more than 20 years of design capabilities,
product and marketing know-how with a full service silicon
foundry specialized in mixed signal, RF and HV technologies.
Operating worldwide with more than 800 employees, austriamicrosystems
is organized in four strategic business units: Automotive,
Industrial & Medical, Communications and Full Service
Foundry. The company has established itself as an important
supplier to the Healthcare industry, particularly in
applications such as glucose meters, insulin pens, inhalers,
heart rate monitors, electrictooth brushes and pacemakers.
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