Two-dimensional acoustic array and method for the manufacture thereof

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PATENT NO 5757727
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08800528

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There is provided a two-dimensional array for use in an acoustic imaging system which comprises a plurality of transducer segments each having a trace for exciting an electrode on each of the transducer segments, the trace and the electrode being formed of the same material. The two-dimensional array disclosed is capable of imaging deeper in the human body at higher frequencies and provides more reliable lead attachments to the respective segments forming the array. Methods of manufacturing the two-dimensional array are further provided.

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ACUSON CORPORATIONMOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Hanafy, Amin M Los Altos Hills, CA 26 1378
Marian, Vaughn R Saratoga, CA 18 980

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