Coded excitation system for improving the penetration of real-time phased-array imaging systems
- 1 May 1992
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
- Vol. 39 (3) , 341-351
- https://doi.org/10.1109/58.143168
Abstract
Based on an analysis of the inherent signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in medical ultrasound imaging, SNR improvements of 15-20 dB are theoretically possible for real-time phased-array imagers using coded excitation. A very simple coded excitation for phased arrays based on the principles of 'pseudochirp' excitation and equalization filtering is described. This system is capable of SNR improvements of about 15 dB with range sidelobe levels acceptable for many medical imaging applications. Such improvements permit increased operating frequencies, and hence enhanced spatial resolution, for real-time array imagers. Both simulations and measurements are used to demonstrate the efficacy of the method.< >Keywords
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