Patent ID: 6589180
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: A61B,B06B,G01S,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
A multilayer acoustical transducer array assembly for an ultrasound system comprisinga multi-element acoustical transducer array with a front side for emitting and receiving acoustical energy, a backside and a backside pattern of electrical contacts, a first substrate with associated electronic circuitry for operating the array, said first substrate having a first side with matching electrical contacts for contacting said backside of said transducer array and a second side with second side electrical circuit contacts, said transducer array being aligned with said first substrate, said electrical contacts of said transducer array being electrically bonded to respective said electrical contacts on said first side of said first substrate, and a final substrate with additional associated electronic circuitry for operating the array, said final substrate having at least a first side with matching electrical contacts, said substrates being configured as successive layers from said first substrate to said final substrate, said second side electrical contacts being electrically bonded to respective said matching electrical contacts on adjacent said substrates.