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Micromachined ultrasonic transducers with a slotted membrane structure

US10293377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2016
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81B2203/0127
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer (PMUT) device includes a substrate having an opening therethrough and a membrane attached to the substrate over the opening. A portion of the membrane that overlies the opening is divided into a plurality of cantilevers that are mechanically coupled so that the cantilevers resonate at a common frequency.

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