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.
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.
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 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.
Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer (CS14200) was integral in digitizing the pre-amplified echo signals at a high sampling rate of 200 MHz and 14-bit resolution. This process is critical for capturing high-quality ultrasound images, allowing for enhanced dynamic range and more accurate signal processing.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The paper discusses using a high-frequency ultrasound array for breast biopsies, employing the piezoelectric effect. The GaGe digitizer captures and processes signals, enabling detailed images for diagnosis.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Octopus CompuScope PCI bus was employed to digitize and record signals from the TlBr detectors. The data acquisition involved capturing voltage signals from both anode pixels and the cathode, which were then analyzed using custom Matlab code to ensure accurate gamma-ray detection and resolution.
Industry:
Medical/Pharmaceutical, Testing Labs & Research Centers
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Digitizer, specifically the CS 14200 model, was employed to digitize and save photoacoustic signals in the experiments. These signals were crucial for rendering high-resolution images of stem cells labeled with gold nanocages.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: To validate the concept, researchers conducted backscattering analysis using a single-element high-frequency ultrasonic transducer (74 MHz center frequency). They characterized breast biopsy tissues using linear approximation to calculate spectral backscattering features and the integrated backscattering coefficient.
How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The study utilizes Acousto-Optical (AO) imaging, which combines ultrasound probing with light to enhance spatial resolution. Using a GaGe Digitizer, the researchers demonstrate quantitative measurements of absorber concentration within scattering media by employing multiple-wavelength AO imaging.
