TIDUFA5 December   2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Resources
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
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  7. 1System Description
    1. 1.1 Key System Specifications
  8. 2System Overview
    1. 2.1 Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 Design Considerations
      1. 2.2.1 Small Compact Size
      2. 2.2.2 Transformerless Design
    3. 2.3 Highlighted Products
      1. 2.3.1  BQ25790 IIC Controlled, 1–4 Cell, 5A Buck-Boost Battery Charger
      2. 2.3.2  TPS3422 Low-Power, Push-Button Controllers With Configurable Delay
      3. 2.3.3  SN74LVC1G74 Single Positive-Edge-Triggered D-Type Flip-Flop With Clear and Preset
      4. 2.3.4  TPS259470 2.7V–23V, 5.5A, 28mΩ True Reverse Current Blocking eFuse
      5. 2.3.5  TPS54218 2.95V to 6V Input, 2A Synchronous Step-Down SWIFT Converter
      6. 2.3.6  TPS54318 2.95V to 6V Input, 3A Synchronous Step-Down SWIFT Converter
      7. 2.3.7  LM5158 2.2MHz, Wide VIN, 85V Output Boost, SEPIC, or Flyback Converter
      8. 2.3.8  TPS61178 20V Fully Integrated Sync Boost With Load Disconnect
      9. 2.3.9  LMZM23601 36V, 1A Step-Down DC-DC Power Module in 3.8mm × 3mm Package
      10. 2.3.10 TPS7A39 Dual, 150mA, Wide-VIN, Positive and Negative Low-Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator
      11. 2.3.11 TPS74401 3.0A, Ultra-LDO With Programmable Soft Start
      12. 2.3.12 TPS7A96 2A, Ultra-Low Noise, Ultra-high PSRR RF Voltage Regulator
      13. 2.3.13 LM3880 3-Rail Simple Power Sequencer With Fixed Time Delay
      14. 2.3.14 DAC53401 10-Bit, Voltage-Output DAC With Nonvolatile Memory
      15. 2.3.15 INA231 28V, 16-bit, I2C Output Current, Voltage, and Power Monitor With Alert in WCSP
  9. 3System Design Theory
    1. 3.1 Input Section
      1. 3.1.1 Buck-Boost Charger
      2. 3.1.2 Power On or Off
    2. 3.2 Designing SEPIC and Cuk Based High-Voltage Power Supply
      1. 3.2.1 Basic Operation Principle of SEPIC and Cuk Converters
      2. 3.2.2 Dual High-Voltage Power Supply Design Using Uncoupled Inductors With SEPIC and Cuk
        1. 3.2.2.1 Duty Cycle
        2. 3.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 3.2.2.3 Power MOSFET Verification
        4. 3.2.2.4 Output Diode Selection
        5. 3.2.2.5 Coupling Capacitor Selection
        6. 3.2.2.6 Output Capacitor Selection
        7. 3.2.2.7 Input Capacitor Selection
        8. 3.2.2.8 Programming the Output Voltage With Adjustable function
    3. 3.3 Designing the Low-Voltage Power Supply
      1. 3.3.1 Designing the TPS54218 Through WEBENCH Power Designer
      2. 3.3.2 ±5V Transmit Supply Generation
    4. 3.4 System Clock Synchronization
    5. 3.5 Power and Data Output Connector
    6. 3.6 System Current and Power Monitoring
  10. 4Hardware, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
    1. 4.1 Hardware Requirements
    2. 4.2 Test Setup
    3. 4.3 Test Results
      1. 4.3.1 Efficiency Test Result
      2. 4.3.2 Line Regulation Testing Result
      3. 4.3.3 Spectrum Test Result
  11. 5Design and Documentation Support
    1. 5.1 Design Files
      1. 5.1.1 Schematics
      2. 5.1.2 BOM
      3. 5.1.3 PCB Layout Recommendations
        1. 5.1.3.1 High-Voltage Supply Layout
    2. 5.2 Tools and Software
    3. 5.3 Documentation Support
    4. 5.4 Support Resources
    5. 5.5 Trademarks

1 System Description

Ultrasound imaging is a widely used diagnostic technique. In addition to high-performance, cart-based ultrasound systems, it is now possible to use a handheld device (smart probe) to accomplish high-quality ultrasound imaging. These smart probes leverage the power and resources of a mobile phone or tablet to process and display ultrasound images. A typical use case for these systems is to bring modern medical imaging technology to remote places, providing a faster and much more efficient diagnosis. This small equipment is typically powered by battery (1S, 2S), or from a USB source. The data can be transferred over USB or Wi-Fi®.

Figure 1-1 (left) shows a generic picture of one such smart probe ultrasound scanner depicting a probe connected to a mobile device. Figure 1-1 (right) shows the block diagram of the smart probe, which includes a transmit (TX) and receive (RX) analog front end (AFE) for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic pulses and field programmable gate arrays (FPGA) to perform beamforming. The whole setup is powered through the power supply board, consisting of DC-DC converters to generate point-of-load voltages, the high-voltage circuit for powering the transmit chip (used in the design) and USB controller for data and power management.

TIDA-010269 Generic Smart Probe (Left), Block Diagram of Smart Probe Ultrasound Scanner (Right)Figure 1-1 Generic Smart Probe (Left), Block Diagram of Smart Probe Ultrasound Scanner (Right)

One use case for these systems is to bring modern medical imaging technology to remote villages in developing countries. Smart ultrasound probes, or ultra-portable ultrasound systems, are an excellent fit for this task due to the cost-effectiveness. The day is fast approaching when most doctors carry a smart probe unit. With these tools, the physician can both hear and see inside the body—potentially leading to a market of a few million units worldwide within the next decade, complementing standard ultrasound systems. Figure 1-2 shows the factors that are the leading reasons for this boom in the smart probe market.

TIDA-010269 Market Drivers and Restraints for Ultrasound Smart ProbeFigure 1-2 Market Drivers and Restraints for Ultrasound Smart Probe