Based on the special-purpose LSIs for wireless ultrasound probe systems that are ultra-compact and lightweight, with low power consumption, and high image quality, we have been supplying 64-ch wireless ultrasound solutions with the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of probe developers, having devised a variety of business patterns centered around these LSIs.

  • Business Pattern
  • Dedicated LSIs
  • Application

Business Pattern

ABLIC supplies LSI chipsets for the development of high-performance wireless ultrasound probes. For customers with special requirements who require customization, we are also available for consultation on the development of PCBs or end-product probes that incorporate the chipset.

Business patterns with the flexibility to meet diverse vendor needs

  • Chipsets
  • PCBs
  • OEM/ODM

Example of "viewphii 64" LSI in customer-designed wireless ultrasound probe

Customers can combine “viewphii 64” LSIs with their own technology to develop distinctive ultrasound probes.

Sample prototypes

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    Prototypes probes built using “viewphii 64” LSIs

Benefits of the special-purpose LSIs

By integrating the key functions required for ultrasound imaging, the LSIs enable the development of wireless systems with low power consumption, compact, lightweight, with a long operating time.

viewphii 64

  • Pulser LSI

    Pulser LSI

  • Ultrasound Processing LSI

    Ultrasound Processing LSI

Features of “viewphii 64” LSI

An ultrasound system can be configured using only two types of LSI (three chips)

No. of Tx channels: Up to 96 (up to 192 channels when using two pulser LSIs)

No. of Rx channels: 64

High-voltage pulser: +/-15V to +/-40V (ternary)

Imaging modes: B mode, M mode, color Doppler, power Doppler, pulse Doppler, harmonic imaging (PI or filter)

Image processing: Spatial compound, trapezoidal scanning

Power consumption: 1W (typical, using B mode)

Supported transducers: Linear, convex, sector

Example system configuration of ultrasound probe using “viewphii 64” LSI

Example system configuration of ultrasound probe using “viewphii 64” LSI

Application

The wireless ultrasound solution can be used to develop portable (handheld) battery-powered probes that deliver high performance and high image quality.

Visualization of blood vessel and blood vessel puncture

Visualization of soft tissue

Biopsy

Nerve block

Supporting informed consent at doctor's office

At ambulances and air-ambulances

Telemedicine, home medical care

Application