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OptiSon® Ultrasound Beam Analyzer

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OptiSon® S-5
Field of view : 3.6 x 4.8 cm fixed
Bandwidth : 1 to 100 MHz
Spatial Resolution : 80 µm
Time Resolution (Pulsed) : 150 ns
Dynamic Range : 24 dB standard, 48 dB composite
Power measurement accuracy : ± 2% between 5 mW and 100 mW
Tank dimensions : 14cm(H) x 15cm(W) x 27cm(L)


OptiSon® S-12D (NEW - High Resolution Digital Imaging)
Field of view : 9x12 cm (optional zoom to 3x4cm)
Bandwidth : 1 to 100 MHz
Spatial Resolution : Field of view/1390 or 50 µm, (whichever is larger)
Time Resolution (Pulsed) : 150 ns
Dynamic Range : 30 to 60 dB
Power measurement accuracy : ± 2% between 5 mW and 100 mW
Tank dimensions : 33cm(H) x 28cm(W) x 32cm(L)


Features of the OptiSon® Beam Analyzer

Quantitative
The OptiSon® Beam Analyzer quantifies beam plots, focal distances and total power from a single image. Power measurements correlate to radiation force balance and hydrophone - as does tomographic reconstruction for intensity. It has higher spatial resolution than mechanical scanning and is invulnerable to high intensities or rough handling

Eliminates Standing Waves
Unlike scanning methods such as acoustic microscopy, laser interferometry and hydrophone surveys, the sensor in OptiSon® does not invade or disturb the acoustic field. Instead, acoustic waves are detected by Raman-Nath diffraction of light in a transparent medium.

Schlieren Visualization Advantage

See the visual advantage

  • Visualizes, maps and measures acoustic fields in seconds or minutes instead of hours or days. Now you can achieve control of project timing and costs, gain a more comprehensive and confident understanding of the system and transducer performance, eliminate the tedium of testing and provide timely results.
  • Reveals radiation ordinarily missed by a hydrophone survey.
  • Provides instant identification of non-uniform wave formation at different frequencies. This enables diagnosing uneven thickness of piezo-electric materials or matching layers.
  • Maps whole acoustic field in linear or log (dB) scale which can be displayed in black & white or pseudo-color.
  • Easily generates one, two or three dimensional maps of power or intensity and instantly reveals heating of transducer surface.
  • Unprecedented Dynamic Range
  • The proprietary optical design generates images with a dynamic range never possible with previous schlieren designs.
  • 3-D Tomographic Imaging
  • Tomographic reconstruction software is available for full 3D pressure and intensity maps throughout the acoustic field. This allows automatic determination of ISPTA and other parameters of interest.

Flexible modes of Operation
Both pulsed and continuous wave operations are available in one system. This allows transducer testing in all modes of operation - by itself or connected to the imaging or therapy system. Pulsed mode (AVI movie) can be used in single frequency or broadband excitation to study time dependent effects. Continuous wave operation allows observation of the entire beam at once (e.g., pressure or intensity maps).

Time Domain Measurement
The OptiSon® Beam Analyzer can accurately pinpoint the focal spot and the beam axis. A single test point is required for time domain measurements by hydrophone thus reducing test time and improving productivity. Hydrophone immersion is also minimized, thus extending its usual life.

Computer Interface
Images are available in standard video (NTSC or PAL) for capturing in the frame grabber, which is interfaced to a high end PC.

Rugged, Mobile and Compact
Due to the use of enclosed, folded optics, the OptiSon® Beam Analyzer is rugged, mobile and dust free. It is available from desktop to desk size systems.

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