Ultrasonic transducer

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2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Vibration

By mechanical waves

C073S632000, C073S643000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11172129

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic transducer having an effective center frequency of about 42 MHz; a bandwidth of greater than 85% at 6 dB; a spherical focus of at least 0.5 inches in water; an F4 lens; a resolution sufficient to be able to detect and separate a 0.005 inch flat-bottomed hole at 0.005 inches below surface; and a beam size of approximately 0.006–0.008 inches measured off a 1½ mm ball in water at the transducer's focal point.

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