MoleculUS

MoleculUS^TM is a dual-modality ultrasound and photoacoustic data acquisition unit that allows the simultaneous collection of ultrasound and photoacoustic channels sharing the same probe elements. The analog signal path of MoleculUS^TM is split into PA and US paths. PA and US modes operate sequentially in time with support for US preview mode and continuous on-fly multiplexing between modes. For PA mode data acquisition, each channel has a dedicated preamplifier with high input impedance and a fixed 40 dB gain. MoleculUS^TM can use linear, convex, and endocavitary handheld probes. Software SDK and user interface are written in MATLAB® (compiled and source code versions); the back-end is a compiled C++ 64-bit DLL library.

• Compact housing and USB PC connection for easy instrument integration
• Standard clinical, preprogrammed ultrasound (US) modes with toggle on/off photoacoustic (PA) mode
• PA mode utilizes optimized broadband preamplification
• Integrated TR switching between high voltage, transmit/receive US beamformer and low voltage, receive only PA optimized electronics
• Access to raw RF data for both US and PA modes
• Sync external hardware with data acquisition using electronic or optical IN/OUT trigger ports
• Standalone control software based on MATLAB® and backend SDK written in C++ compatible with many frontend languages such as LabView, MATLAB® and PythonTM

• 128 USPA channels
• 46 to 91 dB PA Mode programmable gain
• 1 to 18 MHz Transducer Center Frequency
• 40 MSPS sampling rate
• PA Mode Input Impedance 2.2 MΩ
• US Input Impedance 50 Ω
• Cannon QLC-260 Input Connector
• Available US Modes: B(2D), M, Color Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler

• Neuroimaging
• Anatomical Imaging
• Tissue Engineering & Regeneration
• Therapeutic Monitoring
• Molecular Imaging
• Ultrasonics
• Photoacoustics (optoacoustics)