Compact Transducers and Arrays

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to take traditional high-power, low frequency transducers and miniaturize them to expand the operating range, reduce fabrication costs, and improve performance. This effort began with the development of the "cymbal" and "moonie" miniature flex-tensional transducers. This project improved upon the cymbal design, explored modifications and developed new designs based on other low-frequency technology, such as the hollow sphere and more complex flex-tensionals miniaturized through extrusion and Fused Deposition of Ceramics (FDC) technology. Transducer development has been supported heavily by finite element analysis. Applications for cymbals, cymbal modifications, BB miniature hollow spheres, and monolithic multimode transducers has been explored. Emphasis is placed on Navy needs and biomedical applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA433532

Entities

People

  • A. C. Hladky-hennion
  • A. Dogan
  • D. Markley
  • E. Uzgur
  • J. Tressler
  • Jinlun Zhang
  • Richard J. Meyer Jr.
  • Robert E. Newnham

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Systems Engineering
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transducers
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology