[Shenzhen, China, July 29, 2021] Sensing and connectivity technologies drive smart wearable devices, which have infiltrated every corner of our lives, to be more advanced and versatile. Today, Goodix delivered a keynote speech at the 2021 China Smart wearablesummit, showcasing its innovative solution portfolio comprising Bluetooth LE SoC, health sensors, VersaSensor, and Audio Codec IC.

Keynote speech of Goodix

The smart wearable market is growing rapidly with total global shipments reaching over 100 million units for the first time in Q1 2021, up 34.4 percent year on year, according to the latest IDC report. In response to the rising demand for wireless connectivity, health monitoring, and smart interaction, Goodix has developed a high-quality set of innovative solutions for intelligent wearables.

• Bluetooth LE SoC: High-speed and Low-power Connection 

As an integral part of the IoT evolution, wireless technology plays a pivotal role in augmenting the efficiency and responsiveness of wearable devices.  Goodix's Bluetooth LE SoC series is extensively utilized in applications such as smart bands/watches, active stylus, electronic shelf labels (ESL), and trackers. Featuring ultra-low power, superior graphic rendering capability, and high-speed RF performance, the solution offers wearables a longer battery life, more stable performance, and seamless connection to consumers.

Goodix’s Bluetooth LE SoC

Goodix also provides Bluetooth LE SoC single-chip/dual-chip solutions for wearables. The solutions, capable of functioning with audio amplifiers, ANC audio codec, health sensors, etc., can serve as a master processor/coprocessor to support expanded functionalities. Furthermore, Goodix is currently developing a new generation Bluetooth LE SoC that supports the latest Bluetooth 5.2. The goal is to offer more robust performance with low-power consumption capable of accommodating the diversified demands of the evolving wearable devices.

• Health Sensor + VersaSensor+ ANC: Empowering Diversified Applications

With the development of smart wearables, users are now capable, anytime and anywhere, of monitoring their personal health data and enjoying music on smartwatches and earphones. Goodix has put at their disposal a range of health sensor products that support monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen, and ECG to provide reliable physical exercise and health guidance to boost users’ daily lives and workouts.   

Heart rate monitoring powered by Goodix’s health sensor

For smart wearables such as TWS earphones, Goodix has launched a brand new VersaSensor -- a single-chip solution that supports extended interactive applications with functions, including automatic detection of the wearing state, touch, force, and temperature detection.  In addition, Goodix's active noise cancellation (ANC) Audio Codec IC has been commercialized in flagship TWS earphones to offer an immersive sound experience with superior high-fidelity audio quality and low power consumption.

Smart interaction of TWS earbuds powered by Goodix’s VersaSensor

Goodix’s booth at 2021 China Smart Wearable Summit

Leveraging their outstanding performance and range of features, Goodix's sensing solutions for wearables are widely recognized and commercially adopted by well-known brands, including OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, realme, OnePlus, JBL, and Harman Kardon. By pushing the boundaries of wearable technologies, Goodix continues to create a diversified solution portfolio with feature-rich innovations that meet and exceed customers’ needs, while delivering a smarter and more exciting experience to global users.