Protocentral MAX30001 ECG and Respiration/Bio-Impedance Breakout Kit

The MAX30001 is a single-channel integrated analog front-end (AFE) that combines biopotential and bioimpedance channels to capture electrocardiogram (ECG) waveforms and respiration measurements. Heart-rate (R-R) detection and pace detection are built into the chip, making it well-suited to wearable vital-signs monitoring.

Features

• Maxim MAX30001 single-channel integrated AFE
• Single-lead ECG monitoring (3 electrodes, optional right-leg drive)
• Respiration measurement via bio-impedance
• ECG and BioZ front-end with high resolution
• Built-in R-R and pace detection
• Flexible 2- or 3-electrode measurement
• 18-bit ADC resolution
• ±650 mV DC offset range — excellent tolerance to motion artifacts
• On-board 3.3 V low-noise regulator
• On-board logic-level translators for Arduino-compatible interfacing
• Works with Protocentral OpenView, our unified visualization application

If you are building a wearable application, the MAX30001 is a strong fit: power consumption is as low as 85 µW at 1.1 V, and the integrated biopotential + bioimpedance channel covers both ECG and respiration in a single device. Two-electrode operation is supported, so the right-leg-drive electrode can be omitted where appropriate.

Important notice

This device is not a medical diagnostic instrument. It is intended for evaluation, education, and research only.

Safety

When connecting electrodes to the body, ensure the host computer is running on battery power, not mains. This avoids any direct electrical path between mains earth and the user.