Objective
Definition of a scanning strategy with the aim of minimizing the number of channels, based on sparse array methods. The goal is to be able to find the best, sparse array layout pattern for a 2000-3000 element array, leading to optimum image quality with respect to the clinical application.
Design of electroacoustic structures taking into account specific issues of high density 2d arrays operating at high frequencies.
Establishment of key technologies for the transducer array manufacturing: especially controlled microstructuring, high density interconnects and micropackaging techniques.
Development of a compact beamformer to support enough channels. Size, consumption and cost reduction will be achieved by scaling and integration of A/D converters and Focusor ASICs, and by tighter integration of analogue front-end electronics with the use of multi-chip modules.
Integration of probe and beamformer prototypes. Data acquisition, processing and evaluation using tissue-mimicking phantoms, with respect to image quality.
The aim is to lay the foundation for a 3D ultrasound imaging system where the emphasis is on real-time data acquisition and near real-time data visualization. New features of this system are: i) two-dimensionnal transducer arrays using advanced microstructuring and interconnect techniques; ii) compact front-end electronics (beam former) combining rescaled ASICs and multi-chip modules. Prototype probes will be developed and implemented on a down-scaled beamformer prototype. Image quality evaluation will be performed using tissue-mimicking phantoms.
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06904 Sophia-Antipolis
France