MSc thesis project proposal
[2016] Architectures for digital beamforming for ultrasound (1) in time and in (2) the frequency domain
Project outside the university
Philips Research
Contact: Gertjan Arnoldussen, gertjan.arnoldussen@philips.com,
Sotir Ouzounov, sotir.ouzounov@philips.com
Assignment
Come up with suitable architectures for digital beamforming for ultrasound(1) in time and in
(2) the frequency domain
For the latter knowledge should be available for implementing FFTs, Hilbert transform (Cordic), FIR/IIR filters, ADC (SAR, sigma delta), CIC/SINC3 filters, I/Q demodulation, decimation/interpolation.
Writing suitable test-vectors to perform verification on algorithmic level.
Use the Matlab code to generate RTL-VHDL testbenches and RTL-VHDL for the design blocks
Run synthesis on the RTL VHDL blocks to get an estimate on area/power/performance.
Requirements
We are looking for a creative, good communicator and team player. He or she should have a technical background in:Digital, e.g. in application domains such as communications/imaging;
Architectural design, having knowledge of MATLAB/VHDL programming and programmable DSP's or microprocessors (ARM, MSP). Having some knowledge on ADC's and analog circuit design or AMS could be a pre.
Contact
prof.dr.ir. Wouter Serdijn
Bioelectronics Group
Department of Microelectronics
Last modified: 2017-07-06