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Transducer of ultrasound machine

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Admin

A device that converts one form of energy to anotherPiezoelectric crystal: a crystal that produces (+) and (-) electrical charges when it contracts or expandsCrystal of quartz, barium titanate, lead zirconate, or titanate housed within transducerReverse (indirect) piezoelectric effect: occurs … Continue reading →

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Ultrasound in Medicine

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Admin

Ultrasound is simply sound that has a very high frequency.Humans are not able to hear ultrasound, though some animals can hear them.Sounds with frequencies above 20 000 hertz are called ultrasounds.Ultrasound is used for examining soft tissue inside the body.Parts … Continue reading →

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Ultrasound Imaging System

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Admin

The Ultrasound Machine A basic ultrasound machine has the following parts: Transducer probe – probe that sends and receives the sound waves Central processing unit (CPU) – computer that does all of the calculations and contains the electrical power supplies … Continue reading →

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