Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today announced that Lantronix, Inc. has
selected ADI's iCoupler®
digital isolator technology to enable its new family of wireless
communication network servers. The EDS-MD family of multiport medical
device servers represents the latest in healthcare communications by
providing remotely controlled system-level management of multiple
medical devices in a compact, secure and lightweight plastic enclosure.
New Wireless Communication Devices Enabled by Analog Devices' iCoupler(R) Digital Isolator Technology Remotely Monitor, Manage and Control Multiple Medical Devices (Photo: Business Wire)
This new family of network servers has been specifically designed to
meet the stringent regulatory and safety standards associated with the
healthcare industry, including IEC-60601-1, EN 6061-1-2 and UL 6061-1.
ADI's patented digital isolator technology provides a distinct advantage
including galvanic isolation that isolates and protects the EDS server
and other connected medical devices in the event of a grounding mishap.
"Lantronix helps physicians, nurses, diagnosticians and hospital
administrators develop more effective ways to manage patient care,
whether through remote monitoring or data collection," said Daryl
Miller, Vice President of Engineering for Lantronix. "Because of the
healthcare industry's rigorous safety and reliability standards, we
adopted ADI's iCoupler digital isolator technology to help
deliver vital data faster, more securely and more efficiently to
healthcare professionals so they can make better informed decisions
about their patients' care."
According to an ABI Research study, revenue from sales of Wi-Fi-enabled
healthcare products worldwide will total close to $5 billion in 2014.
This represents an increase of nearly 70 percent over today's figure.