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Electromagnetic radiofrequency interference with Doppler equipment.

D H Follett1

  • 1Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Bristol General Hospital, UK.

Physics in Medicine and Biology
|November 1, 1991
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Doppler ultrasound devices are susceptible to radiofrequency (RF) interference from external fields and power lines. Proper design and testing are crucial to mitigate these interference issues for reliable operation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electromagnetics
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Doppler ultrasound equipment utilizes sensitive radiofrequency (RF) receivers operating at microvolt levels.
  • These receivers are vulnerable to interference from radiated fields and mains disturbances, compromising diagnostic accuracy.
  • Interference can originate from various sources, including radio broadcast, paging, diathermy, X-ray equipment, and motor controls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the primary routes of radiofrequency (RF) and mains interference in Doppler ultrasound equipment.
  • To evaluate the impact of different interference levels on equipment performance.
  • To propose methods for reducing interference susceptibility and suggest initial acceptance tests.

Main Methods:

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  • Analysis of interference pathways, including transducer pick-up and direct mains coupling.
  • Investigation of RF potential between transducer and equipment enclosure.
  • Evaluation of common-mode rejection in coupling cables.
  • Simulation and measurement of induced voltages under varying field strengths.
  • Assessment of interference from modulated RF signals and computer circuits.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant interference routes identified: transducer acting as an aerial and direct mains disturbances.
    • Induced voltages exceeding 100-300 microvolts can cause operational problems.
    • Hospital environments with field strengths of 1 mV/m or higher can easily induce problematic voltage levels.
    • Regulatory-compliant field strengths (300 microV/m) are less likely to cause significant interference.
    • Interference from modulated RF signals and computer circuits necessitates careful layout and filtering.

    Conclusions:

    • Proper equipment design, including mains filters, RF-tight enclosures, and careful layout, can reduce direct mains interference.
    • Transducer pick-up remains a challenge due to RF impedance, requiring effective common-mode rejection.
    • Mitigating interference from modulated RF signals and computer circuits is essential for robust Doppler ultrasound systems.
    • Simple acceptance tests are proposed to verify interference susceptibility before clinical deployment.