2D matrix array backing interconnect assembly, 2D ultrasonic transducer array, and method of manufacture
US10271134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/401
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a 2D Matrix Array Backing Interconnect Assembly that provides a structure that enables simple construction of complex wring for an ultrasonic transducer array of desired dimension. A backing interconnect assembly can be produced by forming a plurality of high density interconnect printed circuit boards, with layers each having a respective array of metal traces, wherein the metal traces are internally connected one-to-one to electrically conductive pads. An end of the metal traces are exposed at a surface to form respective conductive elements. High density interconnect printed circuit boards can be attached to a flexible printed circuit having contact pads that correspond to conductive pads of the printed circuit boards to form interconnect modules. The interconnect modules can be attached to form a backing interconnect assembly. The backing interconnect assembly with exposed conductive elements provides complex wiring interconnect for manufacture of small sized 2D ultrasonic transducer arrays.
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