Monolithic transducer array case and method for its manufacture

Details Monolithic transducer array case and method for its manufacture Monolithic transducer array case and method for its manufacture

1994-11-21

1996-07-30

Dougherty, Thomas M.

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Piezoelectric elements and devices

310327, H01L 4108

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055414680

ABSTRACT:
A monolithic transducer array case having a bottom wall which is suitable for use as an acoustic impedance matching layer in an ultrasonic transducer. The array case is made from electrically conductive material having an acoustic impedance less than the acoustic impedance of piezoelectric ceramic. The preferred material is copper-impregnated graphite.

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