DFRobot Heart Rate Sensor Selection Guide
Product Name
Gravity: PPG Heart Rate Monitor Sensor for Arduino (Analog/Digital)
Gravity: MAX30102 PPG Heart Rate and Oximeter Sensor (I2C/UART)
Fermion: MAX30102 PPG Heart Rate and Oximeter Sensor (Breakout, I2C/UART)
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SKU
SEN0213
SEN0203
SEN0518
SEN0344
Price
$19.90
$16.00
$21.90
$15.90
Core Chip/Technology
AD8232 (ECG)
PPG (Photoplethysmography)
MAX30102 + MCU (PPG)
MAX30102 + MCU (PPG) (V2.0)
Output Interface
Analog (0-3.3V)
Analog (0-Vin), Digital (0/Vin)
I2C, UART
I2C, UART
Integrated Algorithm/MCU
No (Outputs raw analog ECG signal; AD8232 for signal conditioning)
No (Outputs raw PPG analog signal or digital pulse signal)
Yes (Integrated MCU & algorithm; directly outputs heart rate &
Yes (Integrated MCU & algorithm; directly outputs heart rate & SpO2 values)
Operating Voltage
3.3-6V (5V recommended)
3.3-6V (5V recommended)
3.3V/5V
3.3V
Operating Current
<10mA
<10mA
<15mA
<15mA
Dimensions (mm)
35 x 22
28 x 24
25.5 x 32
18 x 22
Interface Type
Gravity PH2.0-3P
Gravity PH2.0-3P
Gravity 4P I2C/UART
Fermion (2.54mm Pin Header)
Key Accessories
Electrode Pads x6, Electrode Cable x1, PH2.0-3P Cable x1
Wrist Belt x1, PH2.0-3P Cable x1
Gravity-4P I2C/UART Cable x1, Strap x1
2.54-6P Black Single-row Pin Header x1
Key Features
Measures ECG, provides insight into heart's electrical activity, Gravity interface for plug & play
Cost-effective, Analog/Digital dual output, Gravity interface, includes wrist belt for easy wearing
Measures both heart rate & SpO2, onboard algorithm for direct data output, Gravity interface, supports PC data viewing
Compact size, measures both heart rate & SpO2, onboard algorithm for direct data output, Fermion interface for breadboard/PCB integration, supports PC data viewing
Compatibility
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel Edison, Joule, Curie
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel Edison, Joule, Curie
Microcontrollers supporting I2C/UART (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Microcontrollers supporting I2C/UART (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi; note 3.3V supply)
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