ArticleTechnology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine2021
Development of a low-cost six-axis alignment instrument for flexible 2D and 3D ultrasonic probes.
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- Novel dual-resistor-diode limiter circuit structures for high-voltage reliable ultrasound receiver systems.Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe pulse-echo test is used to evaluate the performance of ultrasonic probes before manufacturing ultrasonic systems. However, commercial alignment instruments are very large and use complex programs with long operation times.
objectiveTo develop a low-cost alignment instrument used in the pulse-echo test for evaluating the performance of various 2D and 3D ultrasonic probes.
methodsThe developed alignment instrument can be aligned with the X, Y, Z, azimuth, elevation, and tilt axes with manual structure to support mounting fixtures that hold 2D and 3D ultrasonic probes. Each axis has a manual lever and is designed to have no movement when fixed. In particular, tilt and azimuth directions are designed to move more than 5∘ left and right.
resultsThe probe mounted in the X, Y, and Z axes can move at above 50 mm. The probe mounted in the azimuth, elevation, and tilt axes can move more than 5∘ in the left and right directions. The pulse-echo test using commercial ultrasonic probes showed maximum error rate of less than 5%.
conclusionsOur developed alignment instrument can reduce costs by eliminating the need for shortening inspection times for probe manufacturers.
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