STMicroelectronics AN3240 STHV748 Application Note

The STHV748 is a high-voltage, high-speed pulser generator featuring four independent channels. It is designed for medical ultrasound applications, but can also be used for other piezoelectric, capacitive, or MEMS transducers.


STMicroelectronics AN3240 STHV748 Application Note - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Document type
Application Note
Language
English
Pages
32
File format
PDF
File size
1.2 MB
Published
06 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
STHV748
MD5 checksum
5F7EBD1F4AE8924A639390E8D3B1A255

About this manual

The document details the STHV748, a four-channel high-voltage, high-speed pulser generator designed for medical ultrasound applications. It features independent channels with MOSFET gate drivers, noise blocking diodes, and output stages capable of providing up to +2 A peak current.

The note provides instructions on using three different demonstration kits: a flexible BNC PCB adapter method, an STM3210E-EVAL motherboard-based system, and a LabView interface setup. It includes pinout configurations, block diagrams, truth tables for operating states, and specific examples of Pulse Wave (PW), Continuous Wave (CW), and Pulse Code (PC) mode functions.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Pinout configuration
  • Block diagram and truth table
  • PCB demo description
  • Operating supply conditions
  • Demonstration kit composition
  • Method 1: BNC PCB adapter
  • Method 2: STM3210E-EVAL motherboard
  • Method 3: LabView interface

Specifications

Channelsfour independent channels
Peak output current+2 A peak
Continuous wave mode current limit0.6 A

Frequently asked questions

What are the primary applications for the STHV748?

The device is designed for medical ultrasound applications but can also be used for other piezoelectric, capacitive, or MEMS transducers.

How many active output levels does each channel support?

Each channel supports up to five active output levels.

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