Real-time volume imaging using a crossed electrode array

This paper describes a unique crossed electrode array for real-time volume ultrasound imaging. By placing orthogonal linear array electrode patterns on the opposite sides of a hemispherically shaped composite transducer substrate, a 2-D array can be fabricated using a small fraction of the elements...

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Publié dans:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control. - 1986. - 56(2009), 6 vom: 15. Juni, Seite 1252-61
Auteur principal: Démoré, Christine E M (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Joyce, Andrew W, Wall, Kieran, Lockwood, Geoffrey R
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2009
Accès à la collection:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control
Sujets:Journal Article
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Résumé:This paper describes a unique crossed electrode array for real-time volume ultrasound imaging. By placing orthogonal linear array electrode patterns on the opposite sides of a hemispherically shaped composite transducer substrate, a 2-D array can be fabricated using a small fraction of the elements required for a traditional 2-D array. The performance of the array is investigated using a computer simulation of the radiation pattern. We show that by using a 288-element crossed electrode pattern it is possible to collect large field of view volume images (60 degrees x 60 degrees sector) at real-time frame rates (>20 volume images/s), with image contrast and resolution comparable to what can be obtained using a conventional 128-element linear phased array
Description:Date Completed 07.10.2009
Date Revised 03.07.2009
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1525-8955
DOI:10.1109/TUFFC.2009.1167