Two-dimensional acoustic array and method for the manufacture th

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1996-04-24

1997-06-17

Eldred, J. Woodrow

Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices

Signal transducers

367155, 310334, 310336, H04R 1700

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056403704

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a two-dimensional array for use in an acoustic imaging system which comprises a plurality of transducer segments each having a trace for exciting an electrode on each of the transducer segments, the trace and the electrode being formed of the same material. The two-dimensional array disclosed is capable of imaging deeper in the human body at higher frequencies and provides more reliable lead attachments to the respective segments forming the array. Methods of manufacturing the two-dimensional array are further provided.

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