Topics.
1. Probe
2. Power supply
i. linear power supply
Ii. switching power supply
3. CPU
4. Probe selector
i. probe connector.
Ii. relays.
Iii. probe code interface.
iV. HVS:
V.HVSC:
5. Transmission
i. focus calculator
ii. Delay data ROM:
iii. Gate Array
iV.HV Monitor
6. Receiver (Rx)
7. Echo processing
8. Image processing
9. DSC Optional
10. Optional
11. Distributor
12. Physio
13. Peripheric
Abbreviations
Acronym. Definition
CPU Central Processor Unit
HVS High voltage switch
HVSC High voltage switch control
PS Power Supply
UIDE Ultrasound Image Diagnostic Equipment
Physio Physiological block
DSC Digital Scan Converter
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF AN ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE EQUIPMENT
BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE BLOCKS DIAGRAM
PROBE.
As it was shown before [1], [2], the probe is the device which receives electric pulses, converts it to mechanic waves and sends these waves into the body of the patient, also receives the echoes coming from the inner body of the patient, and converts the echoes (mechanics waves) into electric signals. There are several types of probes, according to the frequency, the shape, medical applications, the way the ultrasound lines are generated (mechanic or electronic way), etc. [1], [2].