GLOBAL RF MEDICAL SENSORS MARKET

INTRODUCTION

The Energy produced at a frequency between 300 kilohertz (kHz) and 1 megahertz is known as radiofrequency (RF) (MHz). Since many years ago, RF has been employed in medical settings, for example, to seal bags containing IV fluids.

The reason RF is replacing beams with everything from prostate cancer treatment to cardiovascular procedures is that it has been absorbed through the skin in a way that has rendered it one of today’s modern most advanced surgical techniques. Contrary to other types of electromagnetic wavelengths, which result in a "surface effect," where the body feels the effect of temperature.

RF MEDICAL SENSORS MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS

When receiving RF hyperthermia therapies, surface temporary sensors are used to monitor core temperature. The growing use of temperature sensors in research & innovation for NMR/MRI (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance/Magnetic Resonance Imaging) systems is bolstering the segment's expansion.

This expansion is attributable to the rapid development of various monitoring devices using pressure sensors and other types of sensors to deliver various types of treatments. This market is expanding because of the incorporation of various monitoring instruments with smart devices and additional wireless medical sensor equipment for patient care.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Globally prevalent chronic diseases and an ageing population are the two main drivers propelling the market rapidly. This market's overall expansion is primarily being fuelled by important aspects like the quick development of technological innovations in RFA and other medical equipment, the persistent rise in cancer incidence, and governmental spending on healthcare facilities.

The major causes are the rapid advancement of the entire healthcare infrastructure and the introduction of new technology like multi-needle electrodes. 

Movano is a leading mobiliser of the equipment in the market. The latest integration has been focused on the Future medical wearables will be able to merge a variety of sensors onto a patented system-on-chip (SoC) that was created utilising a different approach and radiofrequency technology.

A prototype sensor from Movano that uses an RFIC and can measure blood and glucose levels has begun beta testing. This technique will soon be migrated to a variety of sensors tracking other vitals, such heart rate and breathing rate. 

Panasonic Corporation is part of the component manufacture trending companies in the current industry. The Technologies for Panasonic Wireless Connectivity cover a broad spectrum of technologies with an emphasis on quicker time to market.

The Panasonic RF Component and Assessment Kit portfolios offer ready-to-use RF Module with Mesh Networking technology, which is frequently used in developing automated applications like lighting, security, HVAC, factory automation, as well as machine communication and medical monitoring. These portfolios encompass all current communication systems.

COMPANIES PROFILED

• GE Healthcare Inc.
• STMicroelectronics
• Honeywell Inc.
• Omron Corporation
• Siemens Corporation
• TE Connectivity
• Analog Devices
• Texas Instruments
• Medtronics PLC
• First Sensor
• Panasonic Corporation
• BVM Medical
• RF Global Solutions