SONAR TRANSDUCER ARRAY ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

摘要

A sonar transducer array assembly comprises a first flexible circuit, a second flexible circuit, and a plurality of transducer elements. The first and second flexible circuits each include a first side, a second side, and a plurality of adhesive areas spaced apart and positioned in a line along one edge of the first side. The transducer elements each include a first surface attached to one of the adhesive areas of the first flexible circuit, an opposing second surface attached to one of the adhesive areas of the second flexible circuit, and a third surface positioned between the first and second surfaces. The transducer elements form a linear array with the third surface of each transducer element in alignment and configured to transmit and receive an acoustic pressure wave.

主权项

1. A sonar transducer array assembly comprising:
a first flexible circuit including a first side, a second side, and a plurality of adhesive areas spaced apart and positioned in a line along one edge of the first side; a second flexible circuit including a first side, a second side, and a plurality of adhesive areas spaced apart and positioned in a line along one edge of the first side; and a plurality of transducer elements, each transducer element including a first surface attached to one of the adhesive areas of the first flexible circuit, an opposing second surface attached to one of the adhesive areas of the second flexible circuit, and a third surface positioned between the first and second surfaces, wherein the transducer elements form a linear array with the third surface of each transducer element in alignment and configured to transmit and receive an acoustic pressure wave.