Methods for manufacturing ultrasound transducers and other components
US9173047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N30/072
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention features methods for the manufacture of electrical components such as ultrasound transducers. In particular, the inventions provides methods of patterning electrodes, e.g., in the connection of an ultrasound transducer to an electrical circuit; methods of depositing metal on surfaces; and methods of making integrated matching layer for an ultrasound transducer. The invention also features ultrasound transducers produced by the methods described herein.
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