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The use of non-invasive tomographic imaging to monitor lung condition
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Submission date: 2024-06-28
Acceptance date: 2024-07-20
Publication date: 2024-08-20
JoMS 2024;57(Numer specjalny 3):783-802
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The development of ultrasound tomography (UST) aimed to significantly enhance the precision and safety of non-invasive UST imaging, particularly for studying crystallization processes in biological tissues. The initiative sought to address the limitations of previous versions by incorporating advanced technological upgrades and providing a more user-friendly interface. The revised system comprises eight four-channel measurement cards interconnected via a high-speed FD CAN bus capable of 8 MBPS data transfer. Each card features a dedicated square wave generator, band-pass filters tailored to specific ultrasonic transducer frequencies, and a sophisticated signal envelope processing unit. The core processing unit is built around a 32-bit STM32G474RE microcontroller, ensuring robust data handling and image reconstruction capabilities. The UST device presented demonstrates improved image clarity and reduced noise interference. The measurement card redesign has achieved a sampling rate of 4 MBPS per channel and includes a two-stage amplification for dynamic range management. Upgraded power components, comprehensive shielding, and the integration of advanced analog switches have led to an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio, pivotal for high-resolution imaging. The advancements presented in the UST device mark a noteworthy progression in ultrasound imaging technology, extending beyond traditional applications. High-speed data collection, precise signal processing, and user-centered design have all come together to make a system that can image crystallization processes more accurately and accurately over and over again.
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