Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer, specifically the CS14200, is utilized to digitize beamformed radiofrequency (RF) data from the ultrasound front-end scanner. It samples data at a frequency of 200 MHz with 14-bit resolution, which is then transferred to a PC for further processing.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer played a crucial role in verifying the functionality of the PZT-PVDF stacked transducer through pulse-echo experiments. It captured the echo signals received by both the PZT and PVDF elements, allowing for precise measurement and comparison of the signal delays. Additionally, the digitizer facilitated the reception of broadband acoustic emissions during experiments involving microbubbles exposed to ultrasound pulses.
Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer, specifically the Gage 12400, was used in the research to digitize amplified echo signals during the ultrasonic BBB opening process. The digitizer converted analog signals to digital data, which were then analyzed to monitor and measure the effects of FUS on the BBB.
Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer (CompuScope 12100) was utilized to digitize the signals received from the 10-MHz transducer. These signals, which were further amplified by an ultrasonic receiver, provided crucial data for analyzing the cavitation effects by measuring the inertial cavitation dose (ICD).
How the GaGe Digitizer was Used: A 30 MHz linear array transducer was integrated into a pulsed-wave Doppler system, including a 16-channel analog beamformer and timing circuits. Echoes were digitized by a GaGe digitizer and stored for real-time display and analysis.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The authors developed a novel method using multiple- wavelength AO imaging to quantitatively measure absorber concentration inside scattering media. They employed a setup involving a GaGe Digitizer, lasers, ultrasonic probes, and photorefractive crystals to capture and analyze acoustic and optical signals.
Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer used in the research is the CompuScope 12400. This 12-bit data acquisition card was crucial in the analog-to-digital data conversion and data transfer to a computer during the testing of the ultrasound transducer. It operated at a sampling frequency of up to 400 MHz, ensuring precise and accurate digital representation of the analog signals received from the ultrasound transducer during experiments.
Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer was employed to digitize ultrasonic
signals received from the lens at a high sampling rate. This allowed for the detailed analysis
necessary for creating Nakagami parametric images.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The researchers employed bi-stage temporal sequences of HIFU transmission patterns on anaesthetized rats, monitored in real-time using ultrasound imaging and ECG. By controlling the timing and location of ultrasound exposure, they aimed to induce ventricular contractions effectively.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer played a crucial role in the experimental setup for measuring the pulse-echo response of the transducer array elements. The digitizer sampled the receiver output at a high frequency (1 GHz), capturing detailed data about the ultrasound signals. This data was essential for analyzing the performance improvements brought by the new fabrication methods, such as the use of glass microspheres in the backing material.
