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Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) has designed a fully integrated
microcontroller (MCU) solution that powers the second generation of Insulet’s
OmniPod, the revolutionary tubeless, wireless insulin pump. Freescale’s
integrated technology has helped make the new OmniPod one-third smaller,
one-quarter lighter and much more power-efficient to help people with
diabetes lead a more active life.
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) has designed a fully integrated microcontroller (MCU) solution that powers the second generation of Insulet's OmniPod, the revolutionary tubeless, wireless insulin pump. Freescale's integrated technology has helped make the new OmniPod one-third smaller, one-quarter lighter and much more power-efficient to help people with diabetes lead a more active life. (Photo: Business Wire)
The OmniPod System – comprised of a body-worn Pod and a handheld
Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) – relies on Freescale technology to
wirelessly control insulin delivery and management. People with diabetes
attach the waterproof Pod to a discrete and convenient location on the
body, where it delivers both basal and bolus doses of insulin for up to
three days. For connectivity, the OmniPod relies on a Freescale custom
8-bit MCU (based on the ultra-low-power S08 architecture) with
integrated RF wireless technology. The PDM measures and displays blood
glucose levels, wirelessly programs insulin delivery and even calculates
suggested doses based on a food database. This handheld device is
powered by a Freescale i.MX applications processor, in addition to the
wireless 8-bit MCU.
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“This application-specific system-on-chip for Insulet’s OmniPod is the
latest example of an innovative Freescale medical solution aimed at
helping people live healthier lives,” said Geoff Lees, senior vice
president and general manager of Freescale’s Microcontroller business.
“We combined our control and connectivity expertise for an easy-to-use,
tubeless, wireless insulin pump that is helping change the lives of
people with diabetes by giving them new-found freedom and continuous
control of their insulin intake.”
By using Freescale’s integrated solution, Insulet was able to reduce the
size and power consumption of the new OmniPod, further simplifying
insulin pump therapy and shrinking the Pod by 33 percent. Additionally,
the battery requirement dropped from four to three, while allowing the
Pod to maintain its three-day useable life. Freescale also helped
Insulet increase the communication range between the PDM and the Pod
from two to five feet by changing the wireless technology to a
proprietary sub-1GHz solution. The end result of Freescale’s added
integration is a smaller and even easier to use diabetes management
solution.
“The OmniPod is a revolutionary, tubeless insulin pump, and Freescale
has helped make possible the second generation, which gives people an
even easier and more discreet way to deliver insulin and manage their
diabetes,” said Kevin Schmid, Insulet’s vice president of Business and
Advanced Technology Development. “We partnered with Freescale because of
their strong product portfolio, technical support and their commitment
to the medical market. Their thorough understanding of our business has
helped to forge a solid partnership.”
Diabetes is a life-threatening condition that affects an estimated 285
million people worldwide, according to the world diabetes foundation.
That number is expected to grow to 438 million by the year 2030.
Freescale is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives by driving
innovation and providing high quality technical solutions that enable
companies like Insulet to develop breakthrough medical products.
For more information on the Freescale solution for OmniPod and the rest
of Freescale’s medical and health care solutions, visit www.freescale.com/healthcare.
About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) is a global leader in embedded
processing solutions, providing industry-leading products that are
advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets.
From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog integrated
circuits and connectivity – our technologies are the foundation for the
innovations that make our world greener, safer, healthier and more
connected. Some of our key applications and end-markets include
automotive safety, hybrid and all-electric vehicles, next generation
wireless infrastructure, smart energy management, portable medical
devices, consumer appliances and smart mobile devices. The company is
based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development,
manufacturing and sales operations around the world. www.freescale.com
Freescale and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale
Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or
service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2013
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.

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