The customer evaluation kit (CEK) developed by Fraunhofer IPMS allows customers to evaluate Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (CMUTs) in a controlled setting. It includes an analog front-end, a microcontroller board, basic control software, and one or two probes with CMUT devices. The kit enables specification-compliant CMUT applications and performance assessments. Its advantages include design flexibility, high sensitivity at low voltages, integration into CMOS technology, impedance matching in fluids and air, RoHS conformity, and cost efficiency in high-volume production. Applications range from distance measurements to ultrasound microscopy. Fraunhofer IPMS also offers small series and pilot production of CMUTs, facilitating the development of custom sensor devices.
Applications
The evaluation kit can address all applications that utilize ultrasound, such as:
The evaluation kit is specifically designed for capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers (CMUTs) and supports CMUTs, PMUTs (piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers), and bulk piezos. Order a kit with one or four CMUTs for air or water applications. A pulse generation package is also available.
The evaluation kit is specifically designed for CMUTs and includes an analog front end that supports CMUTs, PMUTs, and bulk piezos. It enables the generation of transmitter signals within the frequency and voltage ranges typical of these sensors. The front-end ensures exceptional sensitivity, resolution, and ESD protection for the MUTs.
The kit includes a commercially available microcontroller board for analog-to-digital conversion and front-end control. The entire system can be easily managed via a web application accessible via Ethernet or optional WiFi connection