Custom ultrasound probe design
ALEVA is a custom ultrasound probe design company based in California, USA. Through iProbe, we connect transducer architecture, acoustic materials, mechanical design and front-end integration for OEM and research programs. Define the engagement around your target system: from a new probe concept to prototype evaluation and an agreed manufacturing-transfer package.
For OEM teams, research groups and medical-device innovators.Custom probe engineering, from the acoustic target to the system interface.
From acoustic concept to production-ready probe
Start with the engineering decision your team needs to make. A feasibility review, a functional prototype and a manufacturing-transfer package answer different questions. Agree the drawings, interface definitions and test evidence required for your stage before committing to the next.
Transducer architecture
Array geometry, bandwidth, aperture and target application are translated into a testable probe concept.
Acoustic stack & materials
Piezoelectric or single-crystal elements, matching layers, backing and cabling are engineered as one stack.
Probe architecture
Requirements, array topology, operating modes and interface definition for the target system.
Piezoelectric & single-crystal
Material selection and acoustic matching for bandwidth, sensitivity, penetration and image quality.
Mechanical & industrial design
Ergonomics, enclosure, strain relief, sealing, serviceability and design-for-manufacture.
Front-end integration
Connector, cable, electronics and beamformer interfaces aligned with the imaging platform.
Verification planning
Bench methods, calibration targets and acceptance criteria defined before performance claims are made.
Manufacturing transfer
Drawings, tolerances, test fixtures and production documentation prepared for qualified partners.
A structured path from requirements to evidence
Every program begins with a written target: application, anatomy, acoustic performance, mechanical constraints and the evidence required for the next decision.
01 · Define
Align clinical use, imaging modes, target system, envelope and verification criteria.
02 · Prototype
Build and evaluate the acoustic, mechanical and electronic choices that matter most.
03 · Transfer
Prepare the documentation, fixtures and manufacturing path for the next stage.
Engineering decisions that survive manufacturing
We keep the design record, verification evidence and manufacturing constraints connected from the first prototype through transfer. That is how a promising probe becomes a repeatable product.
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In-house engineering review
Every major design choice is reviewed against the target application, measurable requirements and manufacturing constraints.
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Design-for-manufacture
Mechanical, acoustic and electronic interfaces are defined early so production partners can build consistently.
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Verification before claims
Bench testing and acceptance criteria are defined before performance is presented to a partner or customer.
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Documentation that travels with the design
Requirements, drawings, test methods and decisions remain organized for the next engineering or regulatory review.
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A partner across disciplines
ALEVA is based in California, USA. Agree review contacts, decision ownership and communication arrangements for your project before the engagement starts.
Built for teams developing the next imaging platform
Ultrasound OEM teams
Product groups that need a probe architecture, acoustic stack or manufacturing partner for a new system.
Clinical and research innovators
Clinicians and researchers translating a new imaging workflow into a measurable device requirement.
Medical-device manufacturers
Partners looking for acoustic, mechanical and electronic design support that can continue into production transfer.
Probe architecture examples
Representative probe architectures for cardiac, radiology, women's health and point-of-care applications.
Broadband single-crystal
Broadband single-crystal architecture for demanding diagnostic imaging and deep penetration.
Phased-array cardiac
Phased-array architecture for echocardiography, Doppler sensitivity and deep cardiac imaging.
Convex & linear platforms
Convex and linear platforms for abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, MSK and small-parts imaging.
iProbe, in detail
Probe design and enclosure studies. Gallery content does not establish available inventory, validated performance or export authorization.
Industrial design & ergonomics
Human factors, enclosure and handling decisions that support clinical use.
Industrial design studies
Enclosure, cable, connector and handling concepts for probe programs.
Integration with your target system
iProbe defines the probe-to-system interface early, so acoustic, electrical and mechanical requirements can be verified before manufacturing transfer.
Target-system interfaces and third-party compatibility requirements are documented during the design engagement.
Three decisions to make before the first prototype
We can help define the target, select the acoustic and mechanical architecture, and plan the evidence needed to move forward.
Clinical and imaging target
What must the probe see, at what depth, frame rate and imaging mode?
Acoustic and mechanical architecture
Which element technology, aperture, stack and form factor fit the system?
Verification and transfer
Which measurements and production controls make the design repeatable?
Have a probe design challenge?
Share a non-confidential brief with your application, target system, preferred probe geometry and current development stage. Identify the main constraint and the decision you need the next prototype to support.
Bring a system brief, not only a probe frequency
Requirements
Define the measurement or imaging decision the prototype must support. Identify the target host, intended modes, field of view and depth, together with array geometry, active transmit/receive channels, cable and enclosure constraints. Separate mandatory requirements from exploratory targets so an early feasibility result is not mistaken for a production commitment.
Verification evidence
Agree a reproducible comparison before evaluating the prototype. Record the probe revision, fixture, coupling conditions, transmit settings, receiver gain and filtering, acquisition sequence and reconstruction settings. Compare candidate configurations under the same documented conditions, and identify any setting that cannot be held constant.
Request element-level results alongside system-level images. FDA's diagnostic-ultrasound guidance discusses transducer-integrity checks and reporting of affected elements or element groups. A documented element check helps answer a different question from whether a selected image looks acceptable. FDA guidance, §5.2.5.6
Deliverables and handover
For each agreed stage, identify the requirements baseline, interface record, prototype configuration, test evidence and unresolved items. Define who approves the next design revision and which records must accompany transfer. Keep feasibility, design verification and production readiness as separate decisions.
Discuss a probe design program · Use the supplier-evaluation checklist · Review manufacturing responsibilities
Use the custom probe design requirements checklist to prepare your brief. For the next stage, review OEM transducer manufacturing and transfer responsibilities. For host integration, see the ultrasound engine interface guide.
Share non-confidential requirements through our project contact page to discuss the agreed scope.