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AFE4900: SPO2 calculation from AFE4900EVM

Part Number: AFE4900

Hi,

We are in the process of calculating the SPO2 from the AFE4900EVM.
we have used the equation SPO2% = 110 - 25*r
But we observed it is not accurate and gives us different r values for the same SPO2% in different subjects.
Following is the method used to calculate the r value in the case of a negative offset cancellation at the amplifier input
Red AC signal : Red local maxima - Red local minima
Red DC signal : (Red local maxima + Red local minima )/2  + (Red offset cancellation current  x  Gain)
Similarly,
IR AC signal : IR local maxima - IR local minima
IR DC signal : ( IR local maxima + IR local minima )/2  + (IR offset cancellation current  x  Gain)
r = ((Red AC signal)/(Red DC signal))/((IR AC signal)/(IR DC signal ))
Can someone please pinpoint if any fault in the calculations or guide on acquiring a better SP02 value?
Thank you 
  • Hi Nanayakkara,

    Since AFE4900 is shared under selective disclosure, we would like to take this discussion offline at biosensing_afe-support@list.ti.com.

    Regarding the steps mentioned by you,  using maxima and minima can give you false estimate of AC component of signal especially if the signal has very low AC component as compared to large drift.

    Regards,

    Prabin.