A modular FPGA-based ultrasonic array system for applications including non-destructive testing

摘要

This paper reports work aimed at the development of an ultrasonic imaging system comprising modular, reprogrammable building blocks, or 'tiles', which can be customised for multiple applications, including and within non-destructive testing (NDT), by the user. The key component is an autonomous module containing the ultrasonic array and all the electronics necessary to operate it. This contrasts with most previous research on system integration which has focused only on the transducer and front-end electronics.