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Low Cost Glucose Meter

Demonstration
Diabetes mellitus is a growing worldwide health problem.
Fortunately, the availability of modern glucose meters
enable quality diabetes patient care. Glucose meters
measure the amount of glucose in the blood, so patients can
make decisions about taking necessary medications.
The low cost glucose meter demo from Microchip uses the
amperometric method for measuring blood glucose content.
The Microchip low cost glucose meter was implemented
using the PIC16LF1786 device. The features of the
PIC16LF1786 integrated measurement engine are:
eXtreme Low-Power operation (XLP)
Two operational ampli ers (OPAMP)
8-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
12-bit SAR analog-to-digital converter (ADC), up to 11
channels
Integrated EEPROM
I2C/SPI
PWM

Demonstration Highlights
All features driven by a single device PIC16LF1786

The analog front end is embedded in the PIC16LF1786 and

Glucose measurement range - 20mg/dl to 600mg/dl

utilizes two op-amps, a precision ADC, and an accurate

RTCC uses an internal timer for time stamp

voltage reference. An integrated 8-bit DAC is used to

properly bias the sensor. The demo board's Real time Clock

Internal EEPROM for storing 32 readings

and Calendar (RTCC) is used to record the measurement

Temperature and battery voltage sensing

time stamps and the internal EEPROM stores up to 32

readings for later reference. Microchip's eXtreme Low Power
(XLP) technology used by this family of devices helps to
achieve the low power requirements for this fully integrated
glucose meter demo.

Push buttons for user interface

LCD displays glucose content and other messages

Resources
Downloads
PIC16LF1786 Glucose Meter Application Note
Free Schematics
Free C Source code
Related Pages
PIC16LF1786 Product Page
Medical Design Center
Contact your local sales representativeto see a working
demonstration of the Low Cost Glucose Meter demo.

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This reference design helps to develop a low cost/low power handheld, portable or wearable glucose meter with a user
interface for everyday use.*

Glucose Meter Diagram

PIC16LF1786 XLP device with internal OPAMP, ADC, DAC and EEPROM

Development Made Easy

Start with the FREE download of the schematics and 'C' source code that can easily be modi ed to your speci c application
needs.
*Microchip reference designs and demos are intended only for evaluation and development purposes. Use of Microchip
devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the buyer's risk, and the buyer agrees to defend, indemnify and
hold harmless Microchip from any and all damages, claims, suits, or expenses resulting from such use.

PIC16LF1786 Video Channel

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