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Ultrasound probe wiring method and apparatus

  • US 6,582,371 B2
  • Filed: 07/31/2001
  • Issued: 06/24/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An ultrasound probe comprising:

  • a plurality of transducer elements;

    an IC having a first and second set of lands on two different areas thereof, the IC being connected to the plurality of transducer elements via a communication channel there between;

    a circuit board bonded to the IC, the circuit board having a first and second set of lands on two different areas thereof, the first set of lands being electrically connected to the second set of lands, wherein the first set of lands is in close proximity to the first set of lands on the IC and the second set of lands being connected to the second set of lands on the IC;

    a first flex circuit connected to the first lands of the circuit board so that electrical leads on the flex circuit are in communication with the second set of lands on the IC; and

    a second flex circuit connected to the first set of lands on the IC.

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