Difference between revisions of "Integrating Ultrasound Technology into a Fitness Tracking Device (1M, 2 B/S)"
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===Prerequisites=== | ===Prerequisites=== | ||
| − | : Creativity and solid research methodology (highly appreciated) | + | : Creativity and solid research methodology (highly appreciated). |
| − | : Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium Designer) | + | : If you can show participation in non-curricular analogue/digital projects, that is a big plus. |
| − | : Mixed signal design know-how | + | : Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium Designer). |
| + | : Knowledge of MCU programming / firmware development. | ||
| + | : Mixed signal and RF design know-how. | ||
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: Supervision: [[:User:Cleitne | Christoph Leitner]], Marco Giordano (PBL- ETHZ) | : Supervision: [[:User:Cleitne | Christoph Leitner]], Marco Giordano (PBL- ETHZ) | ||
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==Detailed Task Description== | ==Detailed Task Description== | ||
| − | According to the level of the student and the chosen thesis type (BT/ST/MT) the work will include some or all following tasks: | + | The main focus of this work is to build an ultrasound TX and RX circuit for a flexible polymer transducer technology and to propose design approaches for its integration into wrist worn applications. According to the level of the student and the chosen thesis type (BT/ST/MT) the work will include some or all following tasks: |
===Goals=== | ===Goals=== | ||
=====Transducer Characterization===== | =====Transducer Characterization===== | ||
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=====Hardware Design===== | =====Hardware Design===== | ||
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Revision as of 11:21, 23 July 2023
Contents
Short Description
Ultrasound is a key technology in healthcare, and it is being explored for non-invasive, wearable, continuous monitoring of vital signs. However, its widespread adoption in this scenario is still hindered by the size, complexity, and power consumption of current devices. Moreover, such an application demands adaptability to human anatomy, which is hard to achieve with current transducer technology. In this work, we develop strategies and prototypes to advance ultrasound to a wrist-worn application, e.g. for monitoring vital signs.
Status: Available
- Looking for 1 Master or 2 Semester students
- Contact: Christoph Leitner (iis), Marco Giordano (pbl)
Prerequisites
- Creativity and solid research methodology (highly appreciated).
- If you can show participation in non-curricular analogue/digital projects, that is a big plus.
- Circuit design tools (e.g., Altium Designer).
- Knowledge of MCU programming / firmware development.
- Mixed signal and RF design know-how.
Character
- 40% Hardware design
- 30% Firmware programming
- 10% Characterization and testing
- 20% Data analyses and documentation
Professor
Detailed Task Description
The main focus of this work is to build an ultrasound TX and RX circuit for a flexible polymer transducer technology and to propose design approaches for its integration into wrist worn applications. According to the level of the student and the chosen thesis type (BT/ST/MT) the work will include some or all following tasks:
Goals
Transducer Characterization
- Characterization of
Hardware Design
Firmware
Testing
Practical Details
