CMUT assembly with acoustic window
US9221077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03H3/0072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some implementations, a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) apparatus includes one or more CMUTs or CMUT arrays, an acoustic window, a coupling medium, and a packaging substrate. The acoustic window may have various configurations, such as for reducing acoustic reflectance or increasing mechanical properties. In some examples, at least one of the CMUTs, the acoustic window or the coupling medium may include a focusing capability for focusing acoustic energy to or from the CMUT.
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