Learning Objectives: A description of current ultrasound imaging technology used for static tissue imaging will be provided. The update will include electronic components for beam focusing and steering, receive focusing, multi-zone focusing, time-gain compensation (TGC), post processing techniques, and other subjects related to B-mode image productions. The discussion will include numerical simulations of sound propagation, beam forming, and other effects on beam shape. Recent trends and directions of imaging development will be reviewed.
Disclosure: (K.E.T. is an employee of General Electric Global Reaserch, Niskaya, NY.)