SonixDAQ

Introduction
The SonixDAQ is an add on to Sonix ultrasound systems that allows the user to collect raw pre-beamformed data in parallel. This pre-beamformed data is the raw signal coming from each individual element from the ultrasonic transducer prior to any processing and has proven to be critical in several ultrasound-based signal processing applications.

Parallel access to prebeamformed data enables the users to collect ultrasound data in lowest possible level. This allows the users to acquire ultrasound data at a rate of up to 20,000 frames per second which is 100 times faster than the frame rate on ultrasound systems. This document is prepared to help the user in order to:
 * Setup the SonixDAQ for data collection
 * Use the DAQ data acquisition SDK for data collection

Here are some quick specifications of the DAQ that the user should be aware of before using the device for research:
 * Supports up to 128 channels (parallel receive) each equipped with 12-bit ADC.
 * Has 16GB of internal memory for recording the data.
 * Has a 40 MHz internal clock
 * Supports external triggering for synchronous data acquisition.
 * Has a USB port which is used both for programming the DAQ and transferring data from the DAQ to the PC.

Important Notice
The SonixDAQ is only a receive module. The SonixDAQ does not control the transmit and has no effect on the actual imaging process using Sonix ultrasound systems. Thus, it can be used in a parallel manner while a standard ultrasound imaging is in progress.

Main Topics

 * SonixDAQ Hardware
 * SonixDAQ Software
 * Quick Test