Operation of a High Frequency Piezoelectric Ultrasound Array with an Application Specific Integrated Circuit

Bernassau, A.L. et al. (2009) Operation of a High Frequency Piezoelectric Ultrasound Array with an Application Specific Integrated Circuit. In: 2009 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), Rome, Italy, 20-23 Sep 2009, ISBN 9781424443895 (doi: 10.1109/ULTSYM.2009.5441707)

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Abstract

Integration of a piezoelectric high frequency ultrasound (HFUS) array with a microfabricated application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) performing a range of functions has several advantages for ultrasound imaging. The number of signal cables between the array/electronics and the data acquisition / imaging system can be reduced, cutting costs and increasing functionality. Electrical impedance matching is also simplified and the same approach can reduce overall system dimensions for applications such as endoscopic ultrasound. The work reported in this paper demonstrates early ASIC operation with a piezocomposite HFUS array operating at approximately 30 MHz. The array was tested in three different modes. Clear signals were seen in catch-mode, with an external transducer as a source of ultrasound, and in pitch-mode with the external transducer as a receiver. Pitch-catch mode was also tested successfully, using sequential excitation on three array elements, and viable signals were detected. However, these were relatively small and affected by interference from mixed-signal sources in the ASIC. Nevertheless, the functionality and compatibility of the two main components of an integrated HFUS - ASIC device have been demonstrated and the means of further optimization are evident.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bernassau, Dr Anne and Cochran, Professor Sandy and Demore, Dr Christine
Authors: Bernassau, A.L., Button, T.W., Choi, K., Cochran, S., Demore, C., Garcia-Gancedo, L., Hutson, D., Jackson, T.N., Kim, H., Kim, I., Meggs, C., Trolier-McKinstry, S., and Tutwiler, R.L.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
ISSN:1051-0117
ISBN:9781424443895

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