Dev kit cuts time to market for wearable devices

The kit comprises a complete hardware and software design for a wrist-worn wearable that offers heart rate monitoring, activity tracking and environmental sensing.

It is based on the high-performance, low-power SmartBond DA14681 system-on-chip (SoC), which combines flexible processing power for advanced applications, integrated battery charging and a very high level of data security.

A complete range of sensors is a feature, these including a 6-axis accelerometer and gyroscope; 3-axis digital geomagnetic sensor; and a temperature, humidity and pressure sensor.

With a 128×128 pixel ultra-low-power LCD screen, capacitive touch button, and support for NFC payment, the kit enables manufacturers to start prototyping without needing extra hardware.

Offering a user-friendly experience, the kit comes with a complete software package that is specifically designed for wearables, including royalty-free advanced algorithms for sensor fusion, activity classification, sleep monitoring, and more.

With full documentation and tooling, the kit is easy to set up, allowing engineers to start prototyping out of the box.