Siemens Medical Solutions Usa, Inc.

KyungHo Lee

Baik Woo Lee

SeungHee Lee

YoungShin Kim

DuYeop Kim

An ultrasound transducer used in an ultrasound system and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The ultrasound transducer is manufactured by forming a backing block including a plurality of surfaces; forming a piezoelectric layer including a first portion formed on the backing block to be in contact therewith and a second portion extending from the first portion; electrically connecting a plurality of pins to the second portion by attaching a connector having the plurality of pins for electrical connection with at least one of a transmitting unit and a receiving unit of an ultrasound system to at least one surface of the plurality of surfaces of the backing block; cutting the first portion and the second portion of the piezoelectric layer into a plurality of piezoelectric elements, wherein each of the plurality of piezoelectric elements is connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of pins of the connector; and forming a ground layer connected to the piezoelectric layer.

Ultrasound transducer and manufacturing method thereof

An ultrasound transducer used in an ultrasound system and a manufacturing method thereof includes: a backing block; a piezoelectric layer placed on the backing block; a matching layer placed on the piezoelectric layer; and a ground layer placed between the piezoelectric layer and the matching layer. The backing layer includes a connector that connects a transmitting unit and a receiving unit of an ultrasound system, and a wiring area that connects the piezoelectric layer and the connector. The wiring area is formed by etching and filling with metal material.

Growing community of inventors

Pohang-si, South Korea

KyungHo Lee