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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2018
Filed:
May. 15, 2015
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (US);
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Adam D. Maxwell, Seattle, WA (US);
Bryan Cunitz, Seattle, WA (US);
Michael R. Bailey, Seattle, WA (US);
Vera Khokhlova, Seattle, WA (US);
Timothy L. Hall, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include improved radiofrequency (RF) pulse amplifier systems that incorporate an energy array comprising multiple capacitors connected in parallel. The energy array extends the maximum length of pulses and the maximum achievable peak power output of the amplifier when compared to similar systems. Embodiments also include systems comprising the amplifier configured to drive a load, wherein the load may include one or more ultrasound (e.g., piezoelectric) transducers Related methods of using the amplifier are also provided.