Abstract: This tutorial describes how 1-Wire® devices add electronic capabilities to many medical consumables. The article explains how the 1-Wire protocol operates and introduces the functionality that 1-Wire technology offers to track and monitor consumables. The benefits of 1-Wire technology include assurance that the consumable is calibrated to a host instrument; safeguards to track and secure the quality control of the medical consumable; memory to monitor and prevent unsanitary reuse of a consumable with a limited lifespan; and secure mechanisms to protect against unauthorized aftermarket consumables. Custom packaging options accommodate a wide range of consumables.Maxim > App Notes > 1-Wire Devices Interface Circuits Memory Security and Authentication Temperature Sensors and Thermal Management Keywords: medical sensor, medical consumable, ID, identification, control, serial number, monitor, anti clone, 1-Wire, single wire, electrical May 10, 2010 component APPLICATION NOTE 4702 Easily Add Memory, Security, Monitoring, and Control to Medical Sensors and Consumables Abstract:This tutorial describes how 1-Wire devices add electronic capabilities to many medical consumables. The article explains how the 1-Wire protocol operates and introduces the functionality that 1-Wire technology offers to track and monitor consumables. The benefits of 1-Wire technology include assurance that the consumable is calibrated to a host instrument; safeguards to tr……