(http://rbi.ims.ca/4917-547).Instead of using a traditional line-by-line acquisition technique to obtain diagnostic images, this ultrasound machine employs z.one sonography technology. Collecting the data in acoustic zones, the z.one system decouples the acoustic field acquisition from the image formation process resulting in free acoustic time that translates into reduced scan times. The software-based technique allows reduced size, weight and power to make a portable ultrasound system with image quality and features comparable to cart-based units weighing up to 400 lbs. To perform image or beam formation in the software domain, the unit relies on three Texas Instruments' TMS320C6455 DSPs. For more information on Texas Instruments' TMS320C6455, go to http://rbi.ims.ca/4917-548.
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Thanks to embedded electronics, medical devices are getting smaller and smarter than ever. Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are now able to call physicians. MRIs, CT scanners, and ultrasound machines are gaining mobility. And the venerable Band-Aid may soon be able to detect illnesses ranging from fevers to heart arrhythmias. On February 21, join Design News senior editor Charles Murray for a wide-ranging discussion, "Embedded Angles for Medical Products," which will explore the latest developments in medical electronics. The discussion will examine advances in medical device technology and offer an inside look at the embedded electronics behind it.
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