Integrated acoustic transducer assembly

Details Integrated acoustic transducer assembly Integrated acoustic transducer assembly

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2837)

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic source and detector

C181S110000, C181S111000, C181S112000, C166S255200, C166S250160, C166S254200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07364007

ABSTRACT:
Acoustic transducers configured with integrated electronics technology are adapted to digitize signal data close to the transducer. The transducers are packaged with a reduced number of elements and sealed for exposure to harsh environments, without oil compensation. A transducer assembly includes a frame, an acoustic transducer element disposed on the frame, and an electronics module disposed on the frame and linked to the acoustic transducer element. The pressure and temperature tolerant electronics module is adapted to process a signal associated with the transducer element.

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