The Vantage® Research Ultrasound System

The Vantage 256 system with host controller and high frequency transducer
Since 2013, the Vantage Research Ultrasound System has stood for leading-edge performance and unmatched versatility, becoming the benchmark in programmable ultrasonic research systems.
Vantage systems enabled scientists to expand the horizons of research in ultrasonics and acoustics around the world. Vantage systems are incredibly powerful tools for research and development in all applications of ultrasound and ultrasonics.
In 2023, the Vantage NXT platform was introduced, and new Vantage Research Ultrasound System are no longer available for purchase. Verasonics now offers Reconditioned Vantage systems for purchase, lease, or rent. Available with a varety of channel and frequency options, these programmable systems provide ultrafast data acquisition rates, access to RF data in real-time, and extensive transducer compatibilities.
Please note: Please visit the End-of-Life Table on our Customer Support page for additional information.
The Vantage Platform Provides:
Complete control over all transmit parameters
RF data immediately available in computer memory from all channels while imaging
Super-fast acquisition capability to perform functional brain imaging and other high frame rate applications
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- Data acquisition – up to 100,000 fps
- Data transfer – sustained 6.6 GB/sec
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Use 14-Bit ADCs for excellent dynamic range
Optional trigger inputs and output for synchronizing with other devices
Transmit, acquire data, and process images using focused ray lines, wide beam and/or plane wave sequences
Volume Imaging with matrix array transducers
HIFU configurations available for Focused Ultrasound Research
Long-duration pulses with Extended Transmit option for ARFI, Shearwave Elastography
Ability to modify the receive signal processing and image processing parameters
Easy incorporation of custom algorithms
Key Transmit Specifications
All transmit and receive channels are independently controlled
Standard frequency range: 0.5 MHz to 20 MHz
Low Frequency range: 50 kHz – 1.5 MHz
Time delay resolution: 4.0 nsec.
Tri-state drive: + high voltage, – high voltage and ground
Per-channel, programmable center frequency, pulse width (pulse duty cycle), pulse length, polarity, and delay
Per-channel transmit apodization using pulse width modulation
Power limit, single channel: up to 100 Watts peak, 8 Watts average (into 50 Ohms)
| Vantage | |
|---|---|
| Low Frequency | 50 kHz to 1.5 MHz |
| Mid Frequency | 500 kHz to 20 MHz |
| HIFU Operating Band | 500 kHz to 4 MHz |
| Programmable Pulser Amplitude | 3.2 to 192 V p-p |
| Resolution (clock frequency) | 4 ns (250 MHz) |
| FET technology | Si |
| Voltage transition time | 6-10 ns |
| Minimum "on" state duration | 12 ns |
Transmit Options
Extended Transmit option: Enables pulses up to a few milliseconds in duration (for radiation force methods and for long coded excitation pulses)
Arbitrary Waveform: Per-channel programming of tri-state transition timing on a 4 ns grid
Key Receive Specifications
Real-time access to RF data for each channel
Standard frequency range: 0.5 – 27 MHz (up to 50 MHz with filter adjustment)
Low Frequency range: 50 kHz – 1.5 MHz
Programmable anti-aliasing filter cutoff: 10, 15, 20, and 30 MHz, and in addition, 35 and 50 MHz with High Frequency configuration
14-bit A/D converters with programmable sample rate up to 62.5 MHz
Two independent, user-programmable, symmetrical RF data digital filters (23 tap and 41 tap)
| Vantage | |
|---|---|
| Low Frequency | 50 kHz to 1.5 MHz |
| Standard Frequency | 500 kHz to 27 MHz |
| ADC sample rate | 62.5 MHz |
| ADC Resolution | 14-bit |
| Channel memory | 64 MB |
| Sustained data transfer rate | Up to 52.8 Gbits/s (6.6 GB/s) |
| Subsampling | Integer factors |
| Data type | 16-bit |
Vantage Systems Includes an Extensive Array of Example Scripts and Innovative Software Tools
Sequence programming performed in the MATLAB environment
Multiple software toolboxes to facilitate programming and system optimization
Easy integration with custom transducers of virtually any configuration and geometry
Extensive documentation
Access to highly experienced scientists and engineers for technical questions and a timely response
Product training available for all customers in the Verasonics Community
Vantage System Configurations
The Vantage Platform is available in five models with a variety of configurations and options:
| 32 LE | 64 | 64 LE | 128 | 256 | |
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| Channels | 64 Tx/32 Rx | 64 Tx/64 Rx | 128 Tx/64 Rx | 128 Tx/128 Rx | 256 Tx/256 Rx |
| Standard Frequency | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low Frequency | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIFU | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ purchasable configuration or option.
The High Frequency configuration of Vantage Systems is no longer available
Vantage Licensable Options
| 32 LE | 64 | 64 LE | 128 | 256 | |
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| Channels | 64 Tx/32 Rx | 64 Tx/64 Rx | 128 Tx/64 Rx | 128 Tx/128 Rx | 256 Tx/256 Rx |
| Extended Transmit | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arbitrary Waveform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Synchronization Triggers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Included | Included |
| Image Reconstruction | ✓ | ✓ | Included | Included | Included |
| Extended I/O Package | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ purchasable configuration or option.

