Title :
Applications of VLSI circuits to medical imaging
Author :
O´Donnell, Matthew
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
9/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The application of advanced VLSI circuits to medical imaging is explored. The relationship of both general-purpose signal processing chips and custom devices to medical imaging is discussed using examples of fabricated chips. In addition, advanced-aided design tools for silicon compilation are presented. Particular attention is given to the application of VLSI circuits to 3-D image display with ultrasound systems. It is concluded that devices built with these tools represents a possible alternative to custom devices and general-purpose signal processors for the next generation of medical imaging systems
Keywords :
biomedical electronics; patient diagnosis; reviews; 3D image display; Si compilation; advanced VLSI circuits; advanced-aided design tools; custom devices; general-purpose signal processing chips; medical imaging; ultrasound systems; Biomedical imaging; Circuits; Computed tomography; Digital signal processing chips; Magnetic resonance imaging; Microprocessors; Three dimensional displays; Ultrasonic imaging; Very large scale integration; X-ray imaging;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
