Title :
Ultrasonic Transducer Model for Optimization of a Spinal Tissue Ablation System
Author :
Murphy, John ; Porto, Daniel ; Perriard, Yves
Author_Institution :
Integrated Actuators Lab. (LAI), Ecole Polytechnique Federate de Lausanne (EPFL)
Abstract :
This paper describes an analytical model developed to simulate and optimize an ultrasonic transducer to be used for spinal tissue ablation. Necessary elements for the construction of the transducer are described and then combined in a complete transducer model. Simulation and optimization results for the separate elements, and the transducer as a whole are presented
Keywords :
biological tissues; biomedical transducers; neurophysiology; ultrasonic transducers; spinal tissue ablation system; ultrasonic transducer model; Analytical models; Capacitive sensors; Equations; Minimally invasive surgery; Piezoelectric materials; Piezoelectric transducers; Portals; Stress; Student members; Ultrasonic transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2006. 41st IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Tampa, FL
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0364-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0197-2618
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.2006.256550
