The TX7316 is a highly integrated, high-performance transmitter solution for ultrasound imaging system. The device has total 16 pulser circuits (PULS), 16 transmit/receive (T/R) switches, and supports both on-chip and off-chip beamformer (TxBF). The device also integrates on-chip floating power supplies that reduce the number of required high voltage power supplies.

The TX7316 (referred to as device in this data sheet) has a pulser circuit that generates three-level high voltage pulses (up to ±100 V) that can be used to excite multiple channels of an ultrasound transducer. The device supports total 8 outputs for 5-level mode and 16 outputs for 3-level mode. The maximum output current is configurable from 2.4 A to 0.6 A.

A T/R switch under OFF state protects the receiver circuit by providing high isolation between the high-voltage transmitter and the low-voltage receiver when the pulser is generating high-voltage pulses. When the transducer is receiving echo signals, the T/R switch turns ON and connects the transducer to the receiver. The ON/OFF operation of the T/R switch is either controlled by an external pin or controlled by on-chip beamforming engine in the device. The T/R switch offers 12-Ω impedance in the ON state.Read more