Abstract:
Considerable progress has been made in the field of in vivo ultrasound imaging equipment driven by a single-element transducer in recent years. The utilization of higher ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Considerable progress has been made in the field of in vivo ultrasound imaging equipment driven by a single-element transducer in recent years. The utilization of higher ultrasound operating frequency in such equipment enables the acquisition of high-resolution images, rendering it increasingly prevalent in clinical diagnosis. The front end of such equipment typically comprises a miniature high-frequency ultrasound transducer connected to a wire measuring approximately 1.5–2.5 m in length, forming a catheter for 360° rotational imaging. This structure necessitates specific considerations during electromagnetic compatibility design in contrast to conventional ultrasound equipment. The challenge lies in the significant attenuation of high-frequency ultrasound signals and the low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). In addition, the structure of the elongated catheter wire facilitates radiated emissions (REs) of electromagnetic noise. This article establishes an equivalent model resembling the emission of a monopole antenna to analyze the electromagnetic radiation for the catheter through simulation. Second, the common-mode (CM) current prediction method is employed to anticipate the radiation of the catheter during operation based on the emission mechanism of a monopole antenna. Finally, a novel combined electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression method is proposed integrating enhanced CM impedance and suppressed transmitting power. The feasibility and effectiveness of this approach are experimentally verified and discussed.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement ( Volume: 73)