Acoustic micro imaging device with a scan while loading feature
US9857338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/2697
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scanning acoustic microscope comprises a structure including a loading portion and a scanning portion, a transducer disposed in the scanning portion and operable to develop ultrasonic energy, and a controller. A driver is responsive to the controller and is capable of moving the transducer along a scan path with respect to a first plurality of parts disposed in the scanning portion as a second plurality of parts are being loaded into the loading portion.
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