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What is the primary function of the signal processor?

  • To convert electric energy into ultrasound energy
  • To display the final ultrasound image
  • To perform filtering, detection, and compression functions (correct)
  • To convert ultrasound energy into electric energy

    • What does filtering eliminate in the signal processor?

  • The amplitude of each echo voltage
  • Frequencies outside the echo bandwidth (correct)
  • Echo voltages
  • The dynamic range of the signal

    • What is the purpose of detection in the signal processor?

  • To filter out unwanted frequencies
  • To convert echo voltages to video form (correct)
  • To compress the signal
  • To adjust the dynamic range of the signal

    • What is the effect of compression on the signal?

    <p>It decreases the difference between the smallest and largest amplitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a transducer in ultrasound imaging?

    <p>To convert electric energy into ultrasound energy and vice versa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core element of an ultrasound transducer?

    <p>The piezoelectric crystal or ceramic element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical material used to make the piezoelectric crystal or ceramic element?

    <p>Lead zirconate titanate (PZT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the damping block in a transducer?

    <p>To absorb excess ultrasound energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the damping block in a transducer?

    <p>To absorb ultrasound energy directed backward and attenuate stray signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the resonance frequency of a piezoelectric element?

    <p>The thickness of the element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the matching layer in a transducer?

    <p>To reduce reflections at the interface between the transducer and body tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical thickness of the active element in a transducer?

    <p>Half a wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the housing in a transducer?

    <p>To provide electrical insulation and protection of the element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the elements in a transducer array?

    <p>They are rectangular in shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using lead zirconate titanate (PZT) as the material for the active element?

    <p>It is favored for its availability and cost-effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the arrangement of elements in a convex transducer array?

    <p>Curved line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of filtering in the signal processor?

    <p>To eliminate frequencies outside the echo bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of detection in the signal processor?

    <p>To convert echo voltages to video form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of compression on the signal?

    <p>It decreases the difference between the smallest and largest amplitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the transducer in ultrasound imaging?

    <p>To convert electric energy into ultrasound energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core element of an ultrasound transducer?

    <p>The piezoelectric crystal or ceramic element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical material used to make the piezoelectric crystal or ceramic element?

    <p>Lead zirconate titanate (PZT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the matching layer in a transducer?

    <p>To match the acoustic impedance of the transducer to the surrounding tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the damping block in a transducer?

    <p>To absorb excess ultrasound energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the damping block in a transducer?

    <p>To absorb ultrasound energy directed backward and attenuate stray signals from the housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the resonance frequency of a piezoelectric element?

    <p>The thickness of the active element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the matching layer in a transducer?

    <p>To reduce reflections at the interface between the transducer element and body tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using lead zirconate titanate (PZT) as the material for the active element?

    <p>Its high cost-effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical thickness of each matching layer in a transducer?

    <p>A quarter wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the housing in a transducer?

    <p>To provide electrical insulation and protection of the element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the elements in a linear transducer array?

    <p>They are arranged in a straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical material used to make the piezoelectric crystal or ceramic element in a transducer?

    <p>Either natural materials (e.g., quartz, tourmaline) or synthetic materials (e.g., lead zirconate titanate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Signal Processor

    • Performs three main functions: filtering, detection, and compression
    • Filtering eliminates frequencies outside the echo bandwidth, retaining useful ones
    • Detection converts echo voltages to video form
    • Compression decreases amplitude difference between smallest and largest signals

    Signal Processor Functions

    Filtering

    • Eliminates frequencies outside echo bandwidth
    • Retains useful frequencies in a given operation type

    Detection

    • Converts echo voltages to video form
    • Echo voltages are in radio frequency (RF) form, converted to amplitude form for storage and display

    Compression

    • Decreases amplitude difference between smallest and largest signals
    • Operator-adjustable as a dynamic range control
    • Assigns weak echo amplitudes to zero or strongest to maximum

    Ultrasound Transducer

    • Converts electric energy to ultrasound energy and vice versa
    • Piezoelectric elements convert electric voltages to ultrasound pulses and returning echoes to voltages
    • Consists of five main components: crystal/ceramic element, positive and ground electrodes, matching layer, damping block, and housing

    Transducer Components

    Crystal/Ceramic Element

    • Made of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) or other materials
    • Can be a single piece or part of a broadband, multi-element design

    Positive and Ground Electrodes

    • Allow for electrical connection
    • Positive electrode on the back of the element, ground electrode on the front

    Damping (Backing) Block

    • Absorbs ultrasound energy directed backward and attenuates stray signals
    • Reduces pulse duration and spatial pulse length, improving resolution

    Matching Layer

    • Reduces reflections at the interface between the transducer element and body tissues
    • Employs materials with intermediate acoustic impedances

    Housing

    • Provides electrical insulation and protection of the element
    • Includes a plastic case, metal shield, and acoustic insulator

    Transducer Arrays

    • Assemblies with several transducer elements
    • Elements are rectangular and arranged in a straight line (linear) or curved line (convex)

    Signal Processor

    • Performs three main functions: filtering, detection, and compression
    • Filtering eliminates frequencies outside the echo bandwidth, retaining useful ones
    • Detection converts echo voltages to video form
    • Compression decreases amplitude difference between smallest and largest signals

    Signal Processor Functions

    Filtering

    • Eliminates frequencies outside echo bandwidth
    • Retains useful frequencies in a given operation type

    Detection

    • Converts echo voltages to video form
    • Echo voltages are in radio frequency (RF) form, converted to amplitude form for storage and display

    Compression

    • Decreases amplitude difference between smallest and largest signals
    • Operator-adjustable as a dynamic range control
    • Assigns weak echo amplitudes to zero or strongest to maximum

    Ultrasound Transducer

    • Converts electric energy to ultrasound energy and vice versa
    • Piezoelectric elements convert electric voltages to ultrasound pulses and returning echoes to voltages
    • Consists of five main components: crystal/ceramic element, positive and ground electrodes, matching layer, damping block, and housing

    Transducer Components

    Crystal/Ceramic Element

    • Made of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) or other materials
    • Can be a single piece or part of a broadband, multi-element design

    Positive and Ground Electrodes

    • Allow for electrical connection
    • Positive electrode on the back of the element, ground electrode on the front

    Damping (Backing) Block

    • Absorbs ultrasound energy directed backward and attenuates stray signals
    • Reduces pulse duration and spatial pulse length, improving resolution

    Matching Layer

    • Reduces reflections at the interface between the transducer element and body tissues
    • Employs materials with intermediate acoustic impedances

    Housing

    • Provides electrical insulation and protection of the element
    • Includes a plastic case, metal shield, and acoustic insulator

    Transducer Arrays

    • Assemblies with several transducer elements
    • Elements are rectangular and arranged in a straight line (linear) or curved line (convex)

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