Mixed Frequency Ultrasound Phased Array

A mixed frequency ultrasonic phased array (MPA) was developed to improve the focus, in which the element excitation frequencies are not all the same as in a normal constant frequency phased array. A theoretical model of the mixed frequency phased array based on the interference principle was used to simulate the array’s sound distribution. The pressure intensity in the array focal area was enhanced and the scanning area having effective contrast resolution was enlarged. The system is especially useful for high in- tensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) with more powerful energy and ultrasound imaging diagnostics with im- proved signal to noise ratios, improved beam forming and more uniform imaging quality.