PAUT 32/128 INSTRUMENT CARTRIDGE
The PAUT 32/128 is our cartridge for advanced phased array and mono/TOFD. It features 32 active channels, multiplexing over 128 elements, up to 1 GHz sampling per channel, and many other advanced features.
Probe compatibility
The cartridge features an I-PEX connector with standard pinout, offering PAUT probe compatibility with other brands.
200 Volts
Our state-of-the-art bipolar square-wave pulser is adjustable up to 200 Volts. That extra power sends more ultrasound energy in the material, to improve sensitivity or penetrate deeper.
Up to 1 GHz
The 4 independent mono-channels can sample up to 1 GHz, which allows for high-frequency transducers and new applications.
Up to 3000 Beams (focal laws)
The beamformer can execute up to 3000 beams (focal laws) at a rate up to 30 kHz, which allows for super high-resolution imaging and/or extended volume coverage. It also provides a strong backbone for more advanced beamforming capabilities like FMC, TFM and Excitelet (options).
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Phased Array (PAUT) | 32 active channels, multiplexed on 128 elements |
| PAUT Connector | I-PEX 200 pins, compatible with other brands |
| Conventional/Mono (UT) | 4 independent channels, allowing any TX/RX combination |
| UT Connectors | 4x LEMO_00 |
| Encoders and IOs | 1x LEMO 9 pins |
| PULSERS | |
|---|---|
| High-Voltage Supply | Adjustable from 30 to 200 Vpp |
| Pulse Width | Adjustable from 20 to 1000 ns |
| Pulse Shape | Bipolar Square Wave |
| Output Impedance | Less than 30 Ohms |
| Trigger | Free-running or on encoder position |
| RECEIVERS | |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Analog Gain | Adjustable from 0 to 92 dB (also for TCG) |
| Analog Bandwidth | 0.5 to 30 MHz (-3 dB) |
| Element Calibration | Relative gain for each probe element |
| Angle-Corrected Gain (ACG) | Relative gain for each beam (focal law) |
| Time-Corrected Gain (TCG) | Up to 16 points, per beam (focal law) |
| PAUT BEAMFORMING | |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard Delay-and-Sum, Ready for FMC, TFM and Excitelet (options) |
| Delay Resolution | 2.0 ns in TX and RX |
| Scan Type | Sectorial and Linear |
| Number of Beams (Focal Laws) | Up to 3000 total |
| Number of Beamsets (groups) | Up to 16 |
| Active Elements | Up to 32, contiguous |
| Total Elements | 128, on up to 8x probes (with adaptors) |
| DATA ACQUISITION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Digitizing Frequency | 125 MHz (PAUT), up to 1 GHz (Mono) | |
| Sampling Quantification | 12 bits per channel | |
| Max Rate | 30 kHz (C-scan) | |
| Number of Data Points | Max 16,535 per A-scan | |
| Real-Time Averaging | 2 to 64 | |
| Rectification | RF, Full Wave, Half Wave +, Half Wave – | |
| Filtering | Digital filter (fully adjustable), 5x presets | |
| Video Filtering | Optimal Decimation |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and Weight | 120 x 190 x 68 mm (WxHxT) (4.7 x 7.5 x 2.7 in.), 1.0 kg (2.4 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to +45 C (14 to 113 F) typical |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +70 C (-4 to 158 F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 90 % noncondensing, Designed for IP66 and MIL-STD-810G 507.5 |
| Rain and Sand Proofness | Designed for IP66 and MIL-STD-810G 506.5/510.5 |
| Shockproof Rating | Designed for MIL-STD-810G 516.6 |