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PMUT Ultrasound monitor for vascular diameter

Project
21022 RM4HEALTH
Type
New product
Description

A PMUT ultrasound sensor capable of real-time tracking of the vascular diameter

Contact
Johan Plomp
Email
Johan.Plomp@vtt.fi
Research area(s)
MEMS technology development
Technical features

PMUT array Nominal frequencies: 3 and 6 MHz Size: 2x2 mm2 Excitation: 7Vpp Sensitivity (Phantom): 0,5 µm BP sensitivity (phantom): 0,2 mmHg SW for automated artery wall detection

Integration constraints

Current prototype feasible for laboratorium based set-ups Positioning of the sensor for monitoring a suitable blood vessal is challenging and not necessarily stable over time

Targeted customer(s)

Vital sign monitoring solution providers

Conditions for reuse

Licensing from VTT

Confidentiality
Public
Publication date
31-12-2026
Involved partners
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. (FIN)