ArticleMicrosystems & nanoengineering2025
Patch-type capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer for ultrasonic power and data transfer.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Recent advances in transducers for through-tissue ultrasonic power transfer.Progress in biomedical engineering (Bristol, England) · 2026Review
- Ultrasound Patches Toward Intelligent Theranostics: From Flexible Materials to Closed-Loop Biomedical Systems.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Broadband Impedance Matching for Immersed CMUTs: An End-to-End Design-to-Measurement Validation Framework.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Advances in Crosstalk Reduction Techniques for Ultrasonic Transducer Arrays.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Ultrasonic power and data transfer is a promising technology for implantable medical devices because of its non-invasiveness, deep penetration depth, and potential for a high-power transmission rate with a low specific absorption rate. However, ultrasound-powered implantable devices still suffer from low power transfer efficiency due to beam misalignment and are limited to short-term use due to the bulkiness of the transmitting transducers. Here, we report the first proof of concept for adaptive positioning and targeting of ultrasound-based implantable devices through ultrasound image guidance. A lightweight patch-type ultrasonic transducer array is fabricated to enable ultrasound imaging and beam-forming during long-term operation. The uniform performance of the array is established through the silicon micromachining process. We demonstrate the complete scheme of imaging, positioning, and targeted power transfer in an ex vivo environment, achieving precise targeting of moving implanted devices through real-time ultrasound imaging. Enhanced power transfer efficiency through the use of patch-type ultrasonic transducers can enhance patient comfort and minimize invasive procedures, opening new applications for ultrasonic-powered implantable devices.
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