Title :
Shearwave generation of 6MHz/128ch linear array using Mn doped PMN-PT single crystal For Elastography imaging
Author :
Rhim, Sungmin ; Jung, Ho ; Kim, Deokyoung ; Lee, Ho-Yong ; Kim, Jeong Seok
Author_Institution :
Siwha APT Factory, Humanscan Co., Ltd., Ansan, South Korea
Abstract :
This paper introduces single crystal transducer using high mechanical quality factor material for Elastography application. This new type transducer shows better sensitivity and reliability when it is used for imaging application not only using normal pulse driving but also long pulse driving.
Keywords :
Q-factor; lead compounds; magnesium compounds; manganese; ultrasonic imaging; ultrasonic transducers; (PMN-PbTiO2):Mn; PMN-PT single crystal; elastography imaging; high mechanical quality factor material; linear array; pulse driving; shearwave generation; single crystal transducer; Acoustics; Arrays; Crystals; Imaging; Manganese; Probes;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), 2011 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1253-1
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.2011.0454
