18419033. TWINNED MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER simplified abstract (Infineon Technologies AG)
Contents
- 1 TWINNED MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TWINNED MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Ultrasonic Transducer Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
TWINNED MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohanraj Soundara Pandian of Unterschleißheim (DE)
Marten Oldsen of Tanjung Bungah (MY)
TWINNED MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18419033 titled 'TWINNED MICROMACHINED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an ultrasonic transducer with capacitive and piezoelectric transducer elements on the same semiconductor die.
- The ultrasonic transducer includes both a capacitive transducer element and a piezoelectric transducer element.
- These elements are laterally separated on the same semiconductor die.
Key Features and Innovation
- Combination of capacitive and piezoelectric transducer elements on a single semiconductor die.
- Lateral separation of transducer elements for improved performance.
- Method of manufacturing the ultrasonic transducer.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in medical imaging devices, industrial testing equipment, and underwater sonar systems.
Problems Solved
- Enhanced performance and sensitivity of ultrasonic transducers.
- Simplified manufacturing process by integrating multiple transducer elements on a single die.
Benefits
- Improved image resolution in medical imaging.
- Increased accuracy in industrial testing applications.
- Enhanced detection capabilities in underwater sonar systems.
Commercial Applications
- Ultrasonic Transducer Technology: Revolutionizing Medical Imaging and Industrial Testing
The technology can be applied in the development of advanced medical imaging devices and high-precision industrial testing equipment, leading to improved diagnostics and quality control processes.
Questions about Ultrasonic Transducer Technology
What are the potential applications of ultrasonic transducer technology beyond medical imaging and industrial testing?
Ultrasonic transducer technology can also be used in automotive collision avoidance systems, non-destructive testing in construction, and even in consumer electronics for gesture recognition.
How does the lateral separation of transducer elements contribute to the performance of the ultrasonic transducer?
The lateral separation helps reduce interference between the capacitive and piezoelectric elements, resulting in improved sensitivity and accuracy in ultrasonic measurements.
Original Abstract Submitted
Examples disclose an ultrasonic transducer including a set of transducer elements including a capacitive transducer element and a piezoelectric transducer element, wherein the capacitive transducer element and the piezoelectric transducer element are provided laterally separated in a same semiconductor die. Further examples disclose a method of manufacturing an ultrasonic transducer.
