[Research evolution of ultrasound beamforming technology].
In this paper, four typical beamformers are explained according to the development process of ultrasound imaging systems. Comparison and analysis are made from several aspects, such as performance, integration, cost, and so on. Furthermore, characteristics of an analog and three digital beamformers are respectively summarized. At last, the development direction of beamformers is pointed out.
Ma
Jia-chen
JC
Department of Control Science and Engineering, Harbin Polytechnic University Harbin.
Shen
Yi
Y
Su
Bao-ku
BK
D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods