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MAX14813
Ultra-Compact Octal 3L/Quad 5L Pulser with
T/R Switches and Beamforming Capability
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Optimized for Compact and Portable Applications
• High Density Eight Channels 3 Levels Pulser in a
6.33mm x 6.65mm WLP
The MAX14813 is a very high density, high-voltage
ultrasound transmitter (pulser) in a wafer-level package
(WLP). It is particularly aimed to address ultrasound
imaging applications in which PCB space is a concern.
• Integrated Low-Power, Low-Noise, Active T/R Switches
• Direct-Drive Architecture Eliminates External Floating
Power Supply (FPS) and HV Signal Capacitors
• Embedded Beamforming Eliminates Transmit
FPGA, Simplifies PCB Layout, and Eases
Synchronization
It features eight 3-level channels operating from two
independent pairs of HV supplies. Each channel
can transmit up to 170V
with up to 2.1A current
P-P
capability. The current capability can be programmed down
to 0.35A with 4 steps of programmability. It also features
an integrated 1A active clamp (Return to Zero).
● Flexibility
• Support Receive Multiplexing
• Can Use Internal/External Beamforming Resources
• Can Operate as Octal 3 Levels or Quad 5 Levels
The MAX14813 can also be configured as a quad 5-levels
(2.1A) pulser plus quad active T/R switches.
The MAX14813 features embedded digital resources
(SRAM and state machine) that can be used to support
transmit beamforming resulting in a dramatic saving of
the number of interconnects and FPGA I/Os. The embed-
ded digital resources are programmed through an high
speed serial interface and supports sophisticated transmit
techniques likewise pulse width modulation for burst-
shaping and apodization for beam shaping.
● Embedded Digital Resources for Beamforming
• 8K Samples (Per Channel) Pulse Wave Table
SRAM Stores Up to 1024 Unique Patterns
• Line Number Memory Stores Beamforming Line
Information For Up To 1.5K Lines (3 Levels) or 3K
Lines (5 Levels)
• 128 Line Type Registers Stores Setting Information
for All the Channels
Alternatively, the device can be controlled in a conventional
manner by an external digital source (FPGA or similar)
through dedicated CMOS logic inputs.
• State Machine for Delay Beamforming with 5ns
Time Resolution
• Programmable Number of Cycles and Pattern Time
Base (Pulse Width)
The MAX14813 features independent active T/R switches.
The T/R switches can possibly be externally configured to
support Receive Multiplexing in which a fewer number of
receive than transmit channels are used.
● High Performance (Designed to Enhance Image
Quality)
• Excellent Second Harmonic distortion and Pulse
Inversion Performances
• Low Propagation Delay 12ns (typ) Ensures Excel-
lent Phase Noise for Doppler Modes and Excellent
Part-to-Part Matching
The MAX14813 is packaged into a 6.33mm x 6.65mm
WLP, with a 12 x 13 ball grid array.
Applications
● Ultrasound Medical Imaging
● Ultrasound Industrial Applications (NDT)
• Fast Rising Falling Edges Enables Fine Resolution
PWM or Acoustic Power Control
● Low Power
• Low Quiescent Power Dissipation (4.1mW/Channel
in Octal Mode)
• Programmable Current Capability Down to 0.35A
for CWD and Low-Voltage Modes
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
● Robustness
• Thermal Warning at 110°C
• Thermal Shutdown at 150°C
19-100096; Rev 1; 7/19