[MCU selection analysis in portable electronic medical instrument design]

Area of Science:

• Embedded Systems Engineering
• Biomedical Device Technology
• Low-Power Electronics

Context:

• Portable electronic medical equipment demands low power consumption and high integration.
• Selection of microcontrollers (MCUs) is critical for device performance and efficiency.
• Current semiconductor manufacturers offer various low-power MCU series for consideration.

Purpose:

• To compare primary low-power MCU series for portable medical equipment design.
• To identify MCUs that meet the stringent requirements of modern medical devices.
• To evaluate performance, power consumption, and integration capabilities.

Summary:

• A comparative analysis of low-power MCU series was conducted.
• 32-bit MCUs utilizing ARM Cortex-M architectures were found to have significant advantages.
• These advantages include superior power levels, enhanced operational performance, and integrated peripherals.

Impact:

• Facilitates informed selection of MCUs for next-generation portable medical devices.
• Enables the development of more energy-efficient and higher-performing medical equipment.
• Contributes to advancements in miniaturization and functionality of healthcare technology.