On the efficacy of in-probe pre-amplifiers for piezoelectric 2D arrays
Transducer arrays for 3D imaging are characterized by elements distributed over a 2D
surface. The dimensions of each element are typically one half-wavelength in both x-and y …
surface. The dimensions of each element are typically one half-wavelength in both x-and y …
Prototype 3D real-time imaging system based on a sparse PZT spiral array
3D ultrasound imaging is costly and complicated mostly due to the need of controlling 2D
probes with high numbers of elements (≥ 1024). Sparse arrays are a convenient way to …
probes with high numbers of elements (≥ 1024). Sparse arrays are a convenient way to …
Optimizing the directivity of piezoelectric matrix transducer elements mounted on an ASIC
M Shabanimotlagh, V Daeichin… - 2017 IEEE …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Over the last decade, clinical studies show a strong interest in real-time 3D imaging. This
calls for ultrasound probes with high-element-count 2D matrix transducer arrays. These may …
calls for ultrasound probes with high-element-count 2D matrix transducer arrays. These may …
Sparse 2-D PZT-on-PCB arrays with density tapering
Two-dimensional (2-D) arrays offer volumetric imaging capabilities without the need for
probe translation or rotation. A sparse array with elements seeded in a tapering spiral …
probe translation or rotation. A sparse array with elements seeded in a tapering spiral …
Hybrid multi/single layer array transducers for increased signal-to-noise ratio
RL Goldberg, CD Emery… - IEEE transactions on …, 1997 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In medical ultrasound imaging, two-dimensional (2-D) array transducers are necessary to
implement dynamic focusing in two dimensions, phase correction in two dimensions and …
implement dynamic focusing in two dimensions, phase correction in two dimensions and …
A kerfless dual-layer transducer combined with beamforming by spatial matched filtering for high frame rate ultrasound imaging
Y Chen, JT Yen - 2014 IEEE International Ultrasonics …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Dicing is typically required to create elements for array transducers made with piezoelectric
ceramics. Kerfs, which are the cutting spaces generated during dicing, are introduced to …
ceramics. Kerfs, which are the cutting spaces generated during dicing, are introduced to …
Tiled large element 1.75 D aperture with dual array modules by adjacent integration of PIN-PMN-PT transducers and custom high voltage switching ASICs
Tiled large aperture 1.75 D/2D transducer arrays with closely integrated ASIC electronics
have the potential for implementing high channel count ultrasound probes for novel …
have the potential for implementing high channel count ultrasound probes for novel …
Three-dimensional printed piezoelectric array for improving acoustic field and spatial resolution in medical ultrasonic imaging
Piezoelectric arrays are widely used in non-destructive detecting, medical imaging and
therapy. However, limited by traditional manufacturing methods, the array's element is …
therapy. However, limited by traditional manufacturing methods, the array's element is …
Development of broadband high-frequency piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer array
Piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers (PMUT) are promising elements to
fabricate a two-dimensional (2D) array with a pitch small enough (approximately half …
fabricate a two-dimensional (2D) array with a pitch small enough (approximately half …
[PDF][PDF] Micromachined transducers enable real-time three-dimensional imaging
BT Khuri-Yakub, AS Ergun, O Oralkan… - SPIE …, 2006 - researchgate.net
For many medical applications, real-time 3D images would allow a complete view of internal
structures and an accurate assessment of volumes. In 3D sonography, for example …
structures and an accurate assessment of volumes. In 3D sonography, for example …