Micro Piezoelectric Pumps: A "Magic Tool" for Wearable Devices Crossing into Healthcare

Background and Industry Opportunities

In 2023, the Hypertension Prevention and Treatment Guidelines officially included wearable devices in the processes for blood pressure measurement and hypertension diagnosis. This policy has driven the development of high-precision "wrist blood pressure monitors", creating significant opportunities for wearable technology to cross over into healthcare.

To achieve internationally compliant blood pressure measurements, wearable devices have widely adopted a micro pump + airbag structure, with the micro piezoelectric pump emerging as a core technology.

What is a Micro Piezoelectric Pump?

Definition: A high-precision fluid control pump based on microfluidic technology.

Key Advantages: 

High back pressure, large flow rate

Miniaturization, low energy consumption

High precision, rapid response

Ultrasonic-driven, low noise (<40dB), no electromagnetic interference

Low driving voltage with precisely controllable flow and air pressure

Highlights of ADW’s New Generation Micro Piezoelectric Pump

Resonant frequency: 24.5±2KHz (ultrasonic range)

Ultra-quiet: Operation does not disturb sleep, even at night

Durability: Strong toughness, crack resistance, oxidation resistance

High output performance: Even under a 40kPa pressure load, positive airflow is maintained

Rapid response: Within 10 seconds, pressure can drop from 260mmHg to 15mmHg in a 100CC container

Power Efficiency: High mechanical-to-electrical conversion rate

Low driving voltage: Power consumption as low as 1.5W

Significantly improves overall battery life of wearable devices

Compact Size: Dimensions: 21 × 19 × 3.2mm (excluding air nozzle)

Weight: Only 3.5g

Wide Range of Applications

Medical Field: Controlled micro-dosing for drug delivery (e.g., insulin, cancer pain relief), Negative pressure wound therapy (e.g., burn care, aesthetic medicine, obstetrics)

Consumer Electronics: Micro-scale cooling solutions for Gaming and design laptops, LEDs, PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards)

Chemical Industry: Applications in: Fuel cells, Chip-integrated cooling, Microfluidic systems, Microjet systems, Biochemical testing, Drag reduction control

Market Outlook

According to the Canalys 2023 Q3 Global Wearable Band Device Market Report, global wearable device shipments reached 51 million units in Q3, showing a steady upward trend. Predictions suggest that by 2026, the global wearable market size will reach approximately USD 150 billion.

Additionally, China's 14th Five-Year Plan emphasizes the development of wearable dynamic ECG monitors and portable health monitoring devices, encouraging wearable companies to expand into the healthcare sector — making this the perfect time for wearable devices to cross over into elderly care and medical health applications!