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Among Max86161 and Max86176 which one is a better for ECG and PPG measurement

Category: Hardware
Product Number: Max86161, Max861

Hello everyone,

I'm currently exploring the MAX86161 and MAX86176 chips for ECG and PPG measurements. After reviewing the datasheet for the MAX86161, I found that the LED intensity can be adjusted. However, I couldn't find much information about the features in the MAX86176.

Could anyone provide more details on whether LED intensity control is supported in the MAX86176? Additionally, which of the two chips is better for obtaining high-quality ECG and PPG signals? I’m also curious about the power consumption differences between them.

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