Trans-impedance amplifier for ultrasound device and related apparatus and methods
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Abstract
A variable current trans-impedance amplifier (TIA) for an ultrasound device is described. The TIA may be coupled to an ultrasonic transducer to amplify an output signal of the ultrasonic transducer representing an ultrasound signal received by the ultrasonic transducer. During acquisition of the ultrasound signal by the ultrasonic transducer, one or more current sources in the TIA may be varied.
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BFLY OPERATIONS INC | 1600 DISTRICT AVENUE BURLINGTON MA 01803 |
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- A61B Class
- 18811 Applications Filed
- 8560 Patents Issued To-Date
- 45.51 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Casper, Andrew J | Clinton, US | 44 | 676 |
# of filed Patents : 44 Total Citations : 676 | |||
Chen, Kailiang | Branford, US | 69 | 1108 |
# of filed Patents : 69 Total Citations : 1108 | |||
Fife, Keith G | Palo Alto, US | 221 | 4923 |
# of filed Patents : 221 Total Citations : 4923 | |||
Ralston, Tyler S | Clinton, US | 190 | 5485 |
# of filed Patents : 190 Total Citations : 5485 | |||
Sanchez, Nevada J | Guilford, US | 144 | 3830 |
# of filed Patents : 144 Total Citations : 3830 |
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