Probe, subject information acquisition apparatus, and method for manufacturing the probe
US9968263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe capable of reducing positional displacement of an acoustic lens from a capacitive transducer is provided. The probe includes a transducer having elements and extraction electrodes of the elements, flexible wiring boards having wiring electrically connected to the extraction electrodes, and an acoustic lens having stepped portions which is provided on the elements. The acoustic lens is butted against end portions of the flexible wiring boards at the stepped portions and fixed.
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