Multiple sub-array transducer for improved data acquisition in u

Details Multiple sub-array transducer for improved data acquisition in u Multiple sub-array transducer for improved data acquisition in u

1999-04-09

2000-12-05

Lateef, Marvin M.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

29 2535, A61B 814

Patent

active

061559822

ABSTRACT:
A transducer for use in an ultrasonic imaging system. The transducer includes a plurality of acoustically and electrically independent sub-arrays, wherein each sub-array includes a plurality of transmitting and receiving elements and a backing assembly. Each sub-array is capable of transmitting lines of ultrasonic energy and receiving echo lines containing information for generating an image concurrent with the operation of the other sub-arrays. The sub-arrays are mounted onto the backing assembly to form a single mechanical unit with the backing assembly providing electrical and acoustic isolation between the cub-arrays. An acoustic insulator is placed between each pair of adjacent sub-arrays to isolate each sub-array from adjacent sub-arrays.

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