Research ultrasound company Verasonics has added new features and functionalities to the Vantage NXT Research Ultrasound System.
Vantage NXT is the latest model, following the Vantage Research Ultrasound System. It was launched in August 2023.
Vantage NXT Research Ultrasound System boasts a proprietary transceiver design, which is engineered to deliver advanced transmit and receive fidelity, essential for next-level ultrasound research.
The system has received several significant updates. Multi-system configurations are now available in two and four-system versions.
These configurations are designed for high-channel count Volume Imaging research that requires precise phase-accurate acquisitions.
The new features include a simplified programming model, enhanced sequence reliability, and the ability to run hardware and software asynchronously. This results in faster acquisition of framerates.
The improvements to MUX capabilities address multiplex imaging bottlenecks. It now offers increased multiplex control, leading to lower overhead time and faster frame rates.
It supports a wider range of transducer architectures and configurations. Enhanced memory and signal fidelity contribute to better multiplex imaging performance.
The system now includes two low-frequency analogue inputs, which allow for precise co-registration with ultrasound data.
According to US-based Verasonics, these inputs are suitable for recording physiological signals, such as EKG and respiration, as well as sensor signals like strain, acceleration, and temperature.
This feature enables the accurate alignment of analogue signals with ultrasound RF data during offline analysis.
Additionally, the Vantage NXT features a 16-bit A/D converter, an upgrade from the previous 14-bit model.
This improvement provides better resolution for small signal processing.
The latest upgrade will benefit applications like photoacoustic imaging, low SNR acquisitions, Doppler measurements, and external processing using GPUs.
Verasonics president and CEO Jon Daigle said: “The Vantage NXT platform is rapidly becoming the platform of choice by our academic and commercial customers looking to take their ultrasound research to the next level.
“We are excited to debut these improved configurations and options that extend and advance data capture in a variety of ultrasound applications.”
