# High-Performance UV Sensors The 'ZOPT2202' Sensor Made Its Debut at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zopt2202 References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/idt-introduces-high-sensitivity-2-channel-uva-and-uvb-light-sensor-designed-to-monitor-environmental-health-risks-300200350.html) & [zmdi](http://www.zmdi.com/zopt2202) 'Integrated Device Technology' just launched a UVA and UVB sensor called 'ZOPT2202' at CES 2016. While many consumers know that overexposure to UV rays can lead to cancer and underexposure can lead to vitamin D deficiencies, few know how to measure their daily intake. Now Integrated Device Technology has developed a better way to help consumers keep track of their UVA and UVB exposure. 'ZOPT2202' is a UV sensor that can be integrated with mobile devices and [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-belt). The sensor itself contains ultra-sensitive photodiodes, which provide a high-performance UV reading when paired with [infrared light suppression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-detector). As a result, the sensor can provide accurate, real-time information about the user's UVA and UVB exposure. With the potential to be integrated into a number of different devices, the ZOPT2202 sensor could be used for a wide variety of health and environmental applications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Integrated UV Sensors:** More companies will develop integrated UV sensors for mobile devices, wearables and other devices. - **Real-time Environmental Monitoring:** Real-time environmental monitoring through sensors will become more accurate and widespread. - **Health-tech Wearables:** Integration of sensors in health-tech wearables will pave the way for more comprehensive monitoring. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can add integrated UV sensors to their product line-ups. - **Environmental Monitoring:** Environmental monitoring companies can use the ZOPT2202 sensor for real-time monitoring of UV exposure levels. - **Health-tech:** Health-tech companies can create more advanced wearables using the ZOPT2202 sensor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [UV Damage-Detecting Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-damagedetecting-camera.md) - [UV Sensor-Equipped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlas-10.md) - [Environment-Analyzing Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home.md) - [AI-Powered Disinfectant Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvceed.md) - [Location-Based UV Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-day-app.md) - [UV Protection Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfrepairing-uv-tech.md) - [Sunlight-Imitating Indoor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbooster.md) - [Natural UV-Blocking Bioactives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-activated-cyanobacterial-uv.md) - [Sun Safety Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian.md)