A multiscale model for array of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers

C Meynier, F Teston, D Certon - The Journal of the Acoustical Society …, 2010 - pubs.aip.org
A model is developed for studying the acoustic behavior of a cMUT array. This model is
based on separate calculations of the terms describing the behavior of a single cMUT on …

A large-signal model for CMUT arrays with arbitrary membrane geometry operating in non-collapsed mode

S Satir, J Zahorian… - IEEE transactions on …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A large-signal, transient model has been developed to predict the output characteristics of a
CMUT array operated in the non-collapse mode. The model is based on separation of the …

Lumped-parameter equivalent circuit modeling of CMUT array elements

T Merrien, A Boulmé, D Certon - IEEE Open Journal of …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Design and modeling are key steps in the value chain of Capacitive Micromachined
Ultrasonic Transducer (CMUT) arrays. Although CMUT array element models are very …

An analytical model for capacitive pressure transducers with circular geometry

IO Wygant, M Kupnik… - Journal of …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper derives an analytical model of a capacitive pressure transducer based on
equations for deflection and fundamental mode shape of a clamped circular plate. The …

High-power CMUTs: design and experimental verification

FY Yamaner, S Olcum, HK Oguz… - IEEE transactions on …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) have great potential to compete
with piezoelectric transducers in high-power applications. As the output pressures increase …

A comparison of CMUTs and piezoelectric transducer elements for 2D medical imaging based on conventional simulation models

I Wygant - 2011 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, 2011 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work compares CMUT and piezoelectric transducer technology for a typical 1D 7.5-MHz
medical transducer array element. The comparison is based on the Redwood model of the …

Stepped-Tube Backside Cavity Piezoelectric Ultrasound Transducer Based on Sc0.2AI0.8N Thin Films

X Li, H Lyu, A Safari, S Zhang - Micromachines, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a novel piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer (PMUT) with
theoretical simulation, fabrication, and testing. Conventional methods using a PCB or an …

A computationally efficient technique to model depth, orientation and alignment via ray tracing in acoustic power transfer systems

DB Christensen, H Basaeri… - Smart Materials and …, 2017 - iopscience.iop.org
In acoustic power transfer systems, a receiver is displaced from a transmitter by an axial
depth, a lateral offset (alignment), and a rotation angle (orientation). In systems where the …

Transmit optimization of CMUTs in non-collapse mode using a transient array model

S Satir, J Zahorian… - 2012 IEEE International …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A transient transmit model has been developed to investigate and optimize output pressure
characteristics of a CMUT array element in non-collapse mode. The model uses SIMULINK …

Bias optimization of dual ring CMUT arrays for forward looking IVUS applications

J Zahorian, M Hochman, S Satir… - 2010 IEEE …, 2010 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Dual-ring annular CMUT arrays for FL-IVUS which enable independent optimization of
transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) functionalities have been described previously. In this work …