[2025] Co-Design of Micro-Machined Ultrasound Transducers and Electronics

While most ultrasound probes today are based on piezo-electric transducers that are mechanically diced to form transducer arrays, MEMS-based transducers are coming up as an interesting alternative for low-cost high-volume applications, such as future wearable ultrasound devices for medical monitoring. This project focuses on micromachined ultrasound transducers (MUTs). Besides cost advantages, these transducers can also be co-integrated with electronics on the same chip, which offers important advantages in terms of size and performance.

Assignment

In this project, you will work on the co-design of the transducer and the associated transceiver electronics. You will explore and compare different transducer- and circuit-design options, and make a prototype that will be measured at the end of the project.

This project will be a collaboration with SonoSilicon, a TU Delft spin-off company developing chip technology for ultrasound applications. You will work as an intern at SonoSilicon’s Delft office, as well as at the Electronic Instrumentation Lab for experimental work.

Requirements

MSc students from Microelectronics. Recommended courses: Analog Circuit Design Fundamentals, Analog CMOS Design 1 and 2, Structured Electronic Design, Sensors & Actuators

Interested students should send their CV, the list of courses attended, and a motivation letter.

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Last modified: 2025-02-07