Therefore, a design challenge for
IoMT devices is achieving all of the
functionality for enabling fast response
times and operation to capture and
transmit real-time data while keeping
power consumption to a minimum.
Additionally, size-constraints are a
key consideration since many of these
consumer medical devices are considered
"wearables."
In these kinds of IoMT applications, 8-bit
MCUs have become an ideal choice for
their unique balance of performance
and low power. Because 8-bit PIC & AVR
MCUs allow for easy customization of
onboard hardware and have minimal
overhead, they enable unprecedented
levels of power savings without sacrificing
performance. Therefore, PIC & AVR MCUs
are an strong solution for IoMT, helping
healthcare providers improve patient care
while reducing costs.
Microchip aids customers in the design of
IoMT solutions by
• Offering wireless solutions designed to
easily integrate with their 8-bit MCUs.
• Designing 8-bit MCUs that feature core-
independent peripherals, which enable
high performance while maintaining
ultra-low power.
• Being one of a few semiconductor
companies that don't limit customers
from using their parts in Class I, II, or III
medical devices.
C h a p t e r 3 | 8 - B i t f o r M e d i c a l
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
substantially impacts the system's
embedded requirements. The IoMT
technology connects medical devices,
sensors, and equipment to the internet
to remotely monitor and manage a
patient's health. The IoMT requires
embedded devices and hardware to
gather, process, and send data in real-
time."
Sheila Ortiz
Head of Global Marketing & Business Development,
InHealth Technologies
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