IEC TS 62306:2006 ED1

Ultrasonics - Field characterisation - Test objects for determining temperature elevation in diagnostic ultrasound fields IEC TS 62306:2006 ED1

Publication date:   Mar 20, 2006

Scope

This Technical Specification is applicable to medical diagnostic ultrasonic fields. This Technical Specification establishes: - the important characteristics and terminology for test objects containing an embedded thermal sensor to determine ultrasonic heating; - requirements for defining particular types of test object for specific applications; - examples of design features which will ensure that the performance specifications are achieved; - validation procedures; - general test methods for using test objects to determine standardised temperature rises.