According to Barclays’s chip analyst Blayne Curtis , Apple’s reported iWatch would possibly feature an ultraviolet light sensor.
Barrons relays a report from Curtis that recommends the smart device might feature a brand new sensor from silicon Labs.
Silicon Labs recently proclaimed a family of products that includes the industry’s first digital ultraviolet index sensors. These chips measure UV exposure to assist those with elevated risk of sunburn or simply a general concern about excessive sun exposure, & we have a tendency to believe they will be of appealing to OEMs trying to differentiate in an exceedingly crowded market. to that finish, whereas these products have seen very little public promotional material up to now, we have a tendency to believe slab includes a win in Apple’s forthcoming iWatch (late 2H14 or early 2015). timing of the iWatch appears in flux, however if it comes this year, we have a tendency to estimate it at an opportunity price $2-4M in revenue ($0.01-0.02 in EPS) in 2H, assuming an ASP of ~$0.40 & 5-10M iWatches.
Earlier reports have advised that the iWatch can use optoelectronics to watch a wearer’s heart rate & blood oxygen levels. It’s furthermore aforementioned to feature different sensors that may monitor a user’s fitness & a very important signs. information from these sensors can reportedly feed into a brand new Healthbook app for iOS 8.
Barrons relays a report from Curtis that recommends the smart device might feature a brand new sensor from silicon Labs.
Earlier reports have advised that the iWatch can use optoelectronics to watch a wearer’s heart rate & blood oxygen levels. It’s furthermore aforementioned to feature different sensors that may monitor a user’s fitness & a very important signs. information from these sensors can reportedly feed into a brand new Healthbook app for iOS 8.
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