[Wearable Medical Devices' MCU Selection Analysis Based on the ARM Cortex-MO+ Architecture]

Area of Science:

• Embedded Systems Engineering
• Biomedical Device Technology
• Microcontroller Architectures

Background:

• Wearable medical devices require microcontrollers (MCUs) with specific characteristics: low cost, high performance, high integration, and long battery life.
• Selecting the appropriate MCU is critical for the successful development and functionality of these devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare mainstream low-power microcontroller (MCU) series for their suitability in wearable medical device development.
• To provide guidance on MCU selection for wearable medical devices based on key performance metrics.

Main Methods:

• Comparative analysis of mainstream low-power MCU series.
• Evaluation focused on power consumption, operational performance, integrated peripherals, and cost.
• Specific assessment of MCUs based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ architecture.

Main Results:

• MCUs based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ architecture demonstrate suitability for wearable medical devices.
• These MCUs offer a favorable combination of low cost, high performance, high integration, and extended battery life.
• Comparative data across primary semiconductor companies' Cortex-M0+ based MCUs are presented.

Conclusions:

• The ARM Cortex-M0+ architecture is recommended for the development of wearable medical devices.
• The study provides essential selection criteria for engineers developing next-generation medical wearables.