# MAX86141 PPG Breakout
## Description
Compact MAX86141 reflective PPG sensor breakout with 3.3 V host power, SPI, green/red/IR emitter, and external photodiode.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** mreiscarneiro
- **Created:** 7/28/2026
- **Last Updated:** 7/28/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
## Key Components
### D1 — [VEMD5080X01](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/vemd5080x01~w7f.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: VEMD5080X01
- Manufacturer Name: Vishay Semiconductor Opto Division
- Part Type: Sensor
- Role Details: 7.5 mm² visible/NIR detector; cathode to PD1_IN, anode to PD_GND
- Datasheet URL: https://www.vishay.com/docs/84386/vemd5080x01.pdf
- Role: Signal Mixing / Detection
**Pins:**
- A [pin 4]
- K_1 [pin 1]
- K_2 [pin 2]
- NC [pin 3]
### J1 — [0512810898](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/0512810898~5lf.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0512810898
- Datasheet URL: https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/part-detail/512810898?display=pdf
- Role: Sensor Cable Connector
- Manufacturer Name: Molex
- Mount: Surface Mount
- Part Type: Connectors
- Role Details: Molex 0512810898: pins 1..8 = 3V3_PWR, GND, SCLK, MOSI, MISO, CS_N, RESET_N, INT_N
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
- 5 [pin 5]
- 6 [pin 6]
- 7 [pin 7]
- 8 [pin 8]
- MP_1 [pin 9]
- MP_2 [pin 10]
### LED1 — [SFH 7018A](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/sfh-7018a.md)
- Mount: Surface Mount
- Role: Signal Generation
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role Details: Bottom-side future placement; 20 mA sequential green/red/IR baseline
- Part Type: Optoelectronic Devices
- Manufacturer Part Number: SFH 7018A
- Symbol Style: parametric-v1
- Package or Case Code: SMD
- Datasheet URL: https://look.ams-osram.com/m/25a835d5c1c9b935/original/SFH-7018A.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: OSRAM
- Compliance: Green
**Pins:**
- ANODE_GREEN_EMITTER [pin 6]
- ANODE_IR_&_RED_EMITTER_1 [pin 2]
- ANODE_IR_&_RED_EMITTER_2 [pin 4]
- ANODE_IR_&_RED_EMITTER_3 [pin 10]
- CATHODE_GREEN_EMITTER_1 [pin 1]
- CATHODE_GREEN_EMITTER_2 [pin 7]
- CATHODE_GREEN_EMITTER_3 [pin 8]
- CATHODE_GREEN_EMITTER_4 [pin 9]
- CATHODE_IR_EMITTERIR_EMITTER [pin 3]
- CATHODE_RED_EMITTER [pin 5]
### U1 — [MAX86141ENP+](https://www.flux.ai/silicon-yard/max86141enpplus.md)
- Part Type: Sensors
- Manufacturer Name: Analog Devices
- Symbol Style: parametric-v1
- Package or Case Code: WLCSP
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role Details: MAX86141 dual-channel PPG AFE; verified 20-ball WLP pinout from Rev. 5 datasheet
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX86140-MAX86141.pdf
- Role: Signal Mixing / Detection
- Manufacturer Part Number: MAX86141ENP+
**Pins:**
- ~INT [pin B2]
- CSB [pin A5]
- GND_ANA [pin C4]
- GND_DIG [pin C3]
- GPIO1 [pin B3]
- GPIO2 [pin B4]
- LED1_DRV [pin D1]
- LED2_DRV [pin C1]
- LED3_DRV [pin B1]
- PD_GND [pin C5]
- PD1_IN [pin D5]
- PD2_IN [pin D4]
- PGND [pin D3]
- SCLK [pin A2]
- SDI [pin A4]
- SDO [pin A3]
- VDD_ANA [pin D2]
- VDD_DIG [pin C2]
- VLED [pin A1]
- VREF [pin B5]
### U2 — [TPS79318-EP](https://www.flux.ai/kicad-part-library/tps79318-ep~318.md)
- Role: Power Conversion
- Role Details: 3.3 V to 1.8 V low-noise LDO; 200 mA rating for <10 mA expected rail
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments Inc.
- Manufacturer Part Number: TPS79318-EP
- Package or Case Code: SOT-23-5
- Datasheet URL: http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tps79333-ep.pdf
**Pins:**
- BP [pin 4]
- EN [pin 3]
- GND [pin 2]
- IN [pin 1]
- OUT [pin 5]
### U3 — [SN74LVC1T45DBVT](https://www.flux.ai/lcsc/sn74lvc1t45dbvt~aonb.md)
- Manufacturer Name: TI(德州仪器)
- Manufacturer Part Number: SN74LVC1T45DBVT
- Package or Case Code: SOT-23-6_L2.9-W1.6-P0.95-LS2.8-BR
- Product Info Url: https://lcsc.com/product-detail/Others_Texas-Instruments_SN74LVC1T45DBVT_Texas-Instruments-TI-SN74LVC1T45DBVT_C116653.html
- JLCPCB Part Class: Extended Part
- Role: Logic-level Shifting
- Role Details: Fixed A-to-B translation from 1.8 V MAX86141 SDO to 3.3 V host MISO
- LCSC Part Number: C116653
- Part Type: 74 Series
- Datasheet URL: https://storage.googleapis.com/graviton-electric-symbols/document_assets/lcsc/2410010301_Texas-Instruments-SN74LVC1T45DBVT_C116653.pdf
**Pins:**
- A [pin 3]
- B [pin 4]
- DIR [pin 5]
- GND [pin 2]
- VCCA [pin 1]
- VCCB [pin 6]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/mreiscarneiro/max86141-ppg-breakout~rt](https://www.flux.ai/mreiscarneiro/max86141-ppg-breakout~rt).*
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