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Ultrasound Transducer Types and Functions
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Ultrasound Transducer Types and Functions

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Which type of transducer will allow the Sonographer to adjust slice thickness to reduce the display of image artifacts?

  • Annular array
  • Sector phased array
  • Linear sequential array
  • 2-D phased curveilinear array (correct)

    • Which of the following transducers uses a beam former?

  • Sector phased array (correct)
  • Linear sequential array
  • Annular array
  • 2-D phased curveilinear array

    • Which of the following can be used for backing material in a PW transducer?

  • Metal
  • Epoxy (correct)
  • Rubber
  • Plastic

    • A high frequency transducer has less depth penetration than a lower frequency transducer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An annular array can electronically focus the beam.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes a dedicated continuous wave Doppler transducer?

    <p>Narrow bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ is defined as the range of frequencies contained in the US pulse.

    <p>Bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As the element diameter decreases, the focal length _____________.

    <p>will decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resolution is degraded in 2-D transducer arrays?

    <p>Temporal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the primary advantages of a 1.5D array over a 1D array?

    <p>Variable elevation focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bandwidth of a 7 MHz transducer that emits a range of frequencies between 4 MHz and 10 MHz?

    <p>6 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The operating frequency of the transducer is also called the:

    <p>Resonance frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A curved array transducer is preferred over a sector array transducer of the same frequency for fetal and abdominal imaging because:

    <p>It has a wider near field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mirrors and lenses can be used to __________________.

    <p>mechanically focus the US beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As the transducer frequency increases, the quality factor ______________________.

    <p>increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how a linear array transducer produces a trapezoid field of view?

    <p>PE elements are stimulated by times voltage spikes produced in a convex pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What beam formation technique is used to produce the sector field of view in a phased array transducer?

    <p>Electronic steering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you change from a transducer with a 40 mm crystal thickness to one with a 20 mm crystal thickness, how will the frequency of the sound produced change?

    <p>Doubles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors affect the focal length of the transducer?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding high frequency transducers is correct?

    <p>They operate at multiple frequencies and offer a broad bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transducer component reduces the 'ringing' of the crystal, improves axial resolution, and reduces SPL?

    <p>Damping material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The frequency of the transducer depends primarily on the ________________.

    <p>Element thickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transducer has approximately 200 elements arranged side by side and produces only a rectangular shaped field of view?

    <p>Linear sequential array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the fundamental frequency of a transducer is 3 MHz, what is the second harmonic frequency for this transducer?

    <p>6 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What matching layer for a transducer is usually made of plastic?

    <p>1/4 of the probe wavelength of thickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The wider the element diameter, the ____________.

    <p>longer the near zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To obtain a longer near zone, ______ from a 3 MHz to a 6 MHz transducer.

    <p>change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of probe is preferred for cardiac imaging?

    <p>Phased sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of probe is preferred for extremity vascular imaging?

    <p>Linear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The wider the element diameter, the ____________.

    <p>lower the beam intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The crystal in the ultrasound transducer converts:

    <p>Electrical energy into mechanical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An US system/transducer that performs Acoustic Radiation Forced impulse (ARFI) is used to assess:

    <p>Tissue stiffness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the transducer component labeled letter G?

    <p>Damping layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A backing layer similar to the silicon substrate in a capacitive micro-machined US transducer is necessary to counteract excessive:

    <p>Reverberation caused by the membrane motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An 8 MHz transducer would have elements that are _____________ than a 4 MHz transducer.

    <p>thinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of a 2-D linear phased array over a 1-D linear phased array transducer?

    <p>Ability to perform 3D imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of the new Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (CMUT) compared to traditional transducer arrays?

    <p>A wider bandwidth and improved detail resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a vector array transducer?

    <p>Has a sector shaped field of view with a flat top</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (CMUT):

    <p>Use miniature elements that each contain a fixed component and a flexible membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transducer produced the image?

    <p>Vector phased array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transducer would be used to evaluate a palpable lump in the neck?

    <p>12 MHz linear phased array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Annular arrays must be mechanically steered, linear arrays use electronic steering.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As the propagation speed of the crystal increases, what happens to the frequency of the transducer?

    <p>Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main advantage of a curvilinear transducer over a vector transducer is:

    <p>Wider near field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the frequency of a capacitive micromachined US transducer?

    <p>The frequency of the drive voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is correct regarding endocavity probes?

    <p>They incorporate a curved array of elements that are electronically steered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of a 2-D linear phased array over a 1-D linear phased array transducer?

    <p>Ability to perform 3D imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The linear transducer you are using has 7-5 MHz printed on the side of the housing. What probe characteristic is this?

    <p>Bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a 2D array preferred over a 1D array for superficial imaging?

    <p>Because it allows for console adjustment of the elevation focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an exam, you change from a 5 MHz transducer to a 3 MHz transducer. How does the wavelength change?

    <p>Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducers will produce the lowest frequency sound waves?

    <p>6 mm element thickness, 3 mm/us propagation speed of the element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pulser sends the voltage spike to the ___________________.

    <p>Transducer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducer components reduces the sensitivity and efficiency of the US system?

    <p>Damping material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducers provides the best spatial resolution of the cardiac structures?

    <p>Transesophageal array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CW probes do not require any backing material.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The choice of frequency for an exam is dependent on the ___________________ needed for an optimal exam.

    <p>Penetration and resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon is described as the conversion of a pressure wave into an electrical voltage?

    <p>Piezoelectric effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The acoustic impedance of the matching layer is usually very low.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducer frequencies can be used for imaging or therapeutic purposes?

    <p>3 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transducer array has the fewest number of elements?

    <p>Annular array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how the elements of a sequential linear transducer are excited?

    <p>In a specific order that does not change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a multi-dimensional array?

    <p>Has thousands of elements arranged in a matrix pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exams would benefit from an exam performed with a multidimensional array?

    <p>Cardiac exam to evaluate left atrial and ventricular volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transducer would provide the lowest attenuation rate?

    <p>2.5 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing the transducer frequency on a multihertz transducer will: ____________.

    <p>Improve the axial resolution in the near and far field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducers would be most useful for imaging deeper structures?

    <p>3 MHz long focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Materials used for the matching layer of a transducer must have an impedance between impedance levels of the ____________________.

    <p>Skin and PE element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transducer produced the image?

    <p>Curved phased array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The damping material causes a _______________ bandwidth and a ____________________ quality factor.

    <p>Wider, lower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transducer should be used for evaluation of an area within 1 cm of the transducer face?

    <p>2D linear array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the transducer frequency used for the evaluation of a foreign body?

    <p>Depth of the foreign body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transducer has the smallest field of view in the near field?

    <p>Sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vector array has a smaller footprint than the phased sector array.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The matching layer is usually made of ____________.

    <p>Plastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the transducer component that is not necessary in the construction of a capacitive micromachined US transducer?

    <p>Matching layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transducers can be electronically focused by: ____________.

    <p>Varying timing of the release of the pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system parameter is decreased with a high frequency transducer?

    <p>Penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following occurs with the implementation of backing material in a transducer?

    <p>Shorter pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transducer has a cylindrical beam profile?

    <p>Annular array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diagnostic US is described as frequencies greater than:

    <p>2.5 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the transducer component labeled letter C?

    <p>PE element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Linear phased arrays utilize what type of focusing?

    <p>Electronic focusing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducers will produce the highest frequency sound waves?

    <p>2 mm element thickness, 6 mm/us propagation speed of the element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the transducer component labeled letter F?

    <p>Matching layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transducer component improves elevational resolution?

    <p>Acoustic lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is the image display from a sequential linear transducer?

    <p>Rectangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transducer produced the image?

    <p>Sector phased array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transducers would be preferred for breast imaging?

    <p>12 MHz linear array</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an US exam of the liver, you change from a 5 MHz transducer to a 3 MHz transducer. How does the propagation speed through the liver change?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ MHz transducer will have the thinnest element.

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transducers can be electronically focused by:

    <p>Varying timing of the release of the pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is necessary for a Multihertz transducer?

    <p>Broad bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ultrasound Transducer Types and Functions

    • 2-D phased curvilinear array allows adjustment of slice thickness to minimize image artifacts.
    • Sector phased array transducers utilize a beam former for creating images.
    • Annular arrays have the capability to electronically focus the beam for improved resolution.

    Transducer Materials and Components

    • Epoxy is commonly used as backing material in pulsed wave (PW) transducers.
    • Damping material reduces the ringing of the crystal, thus improving axial resolution and decreasing spatial pulse length (SPL).
    • The matching layer is typically made of plastic to optimize acoustic impedance.

    Frequency and Resolution Characteristics

    • High frequency transducers, such as 8 MHz, have less depth penetration compared to lower frequency counterparts, affecting diagnostic capabilities.
    • Bandwidth refers to the range of frequencies contained in the ultrasound pulse. A transducer with a 7 MHz fundamental frequency has a bandwidth of 6 MHz.
    • Temporal resolution is degraded in 2-D transducer arrays, impacting the ability to capture fast-moving structures.

    Focal Length and Element Size

    • As element diameter decreases, the focal length also decreases, influencing beam characteristics.
    • The focal length of a transducer is affected by both element diameter and frequency.
    • A 1.5D array provides variable elevation focus, enhancing imaging compared to a 1D array with a fixed elevation focus.

    Transducer Performance and Imaging Techniques

    • Elements in a sequential linear transducer are excited in a specific, unchanging order for image formation.
    • Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (CMUT) utilize miniature elements with fixed components and flexible membranes for high-resolution imaging.
    • The curved array transducer is preferred over sector arrays for specific applications like fetal and abdominal imaging due to its wider near field.

    Quality Factor and Bandwidth

    • The quality factor increases as the transducer frequency increases, which can affect image clarity and detail.
    • Damping materials contribute to a wider bandwidth but lower quality factor, potentially impacting overall system sensitivity.

    Specialized Imaging and Functionality

    • Multi-Hz transducers operate at multiple frequencies, offering broad bandwidth for versatile imaging applications.
    • Various transducer configurations, such as curved phased arrays or vector phased arrays, are tailored for specific clinical applications, including cardiac or extremity vascular imaging.
    • An annular array transducer features a cylindrical beam profile, suitable for specific imaging needs.

    General Principles of Ultrasound

    • The Piezoelectric effect describes the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy within transducers.
    • Propagation speed and crystal characteristics significantly impact the frequency and resolution of the ultrasound produced.
    • At lower frequencies, such as 2.5 MHz, ultrasound exhibits lower attenuation rates, affecting the depth of imaging.

    Examination Practices

    • Frequency choice during ultrasound exams is crucial for ensuring optimal penetration and resolution based on the structure being examined.
    • A 12 MHz linear phased array would be suitable for detailed evaluations, such as breast imaging due to its fine resolution capabilities.
    • Understanding the differences in transducer design and function is imperative for selecting the proper type for each diagnostic procedure.

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    This quiz explores the different types of ultrasound transducers and their specific functions, focusing on array configurations and material components. Understand how frequency impacts resolution and diagnostic capabilities, along with the materials used in transducer construction.

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