Philips HD15 Ultrasound AIM Board-453561197305

Philips HD15 Ultrasound AIM Board-453561197305

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Philips HD15 AIM Board

The AIM Board of Philips HD15 is a key component in the system, responsible for analog signal input and related control functions.
1. Basic functions of AIM Board
The AIM board, or analog input board, plays an important role in the Philips HD15 system. It is mainly responsible for the following functions:

• Generate clock crystal: The AIM board generates clock crystal signals to provide synchronization signals for the front-end receiving device to ensure accurate signal transmission and processing.
• Control the front-end imaging probe: The AIM board works in conjunction with the ACB (acquisition control board) to control the working state of the front-end imaging probe by controlling the clock crystal signal to ensure the accuracy and stability of imaging.
• Signal reception and processing: The AIM board is also responsible for receiving the analog signal returned by the front-end imaging probe and converting it into a digital signal for further image processing by the computer.

2. The relationship between the AIM Board and other components of the system
In the Philips HD15 system, the AIM board is closely connected with multiple other components to form an efficient and stable ultrasound imaging system. Specifically:

• Connection with the ACB board: The AIM board is connected to the ACB board through a data path to achieve signal transmission and control instruction reception. The ACB board is responsible for control and demodulation, beam processing, and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC), and works with the AIM board to ensure imaging quality.
• Collaboration with the FE board: The FE board (transmitter and receiver board) is responsible for the transmission and reception of ultrasonic sound beams. When receiving signals, the FE board transmits the processed information to the ACB board; when transmitting signals, the AIM board and the ACB board jointly control the working status of the FE board.
• Connection with the computer: The AIM board transmits the converted digital signal to the computer, which performs subsequent image processing and analysis. The computer also transmits the startup signal of the entire HD15 to the ACB board and other components through the program-controlled input/output system (PCIO) to achieve the overall startup and operation of the system.

3. Impact and maintenance of AIM Board failure
AIM board failure may cause a series of problems in the Philips HD15 system, such as inability to image, image quality degradation, etc. When the system has such a failure, maintenance personnel usually follow the following steps to troubleshoot and repair:

• Observe the system startup: First observe the display interface and indicator light status when the system starts to determine whether the failure may be related to the AIM board.
• Check the power supply and signal transmission: Confirm that the power supply system is supplying power normally, and check whether the signal transmission path between the AIM board and other components is unobstructed.
• Replace the AIM board: If the AIM board is determined to be faulty, it is usually necessary to replace the new AIM board to restore the normal operation of the system. During the replacement process, it is necessary to ensure that the new AIM board is compatible with other components of the system and to install and debug it according to the correct steps.

4. Conclusion
The AIM Board of Philips HD15 is one of the indispensable key components in the system, and its stability and reliability are crucial to the overall performance of the system. Therefore, in the process of daily use and maintenance, the monitoring and maintenance of the AIM board should be strengthened, and potential faults should be discovered and handled in time to ensure the long-term stable operation of the system.

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