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Ultrasonic generator with a piezoelectric converter

US5121023A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1990
Grant dateJun 9, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB06B2201/76
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an ultrasonic generator the driver circuit of a piezoelectric converter is provided with a switching regulator under control of a microcomputer, the pulse duty factor and frequency of the switching regulator being controlled in response to the converter's impedance which is detected by means of a measuring circuit.

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