Characterisation of an epoxy filler for piezocomposite material compatible with microfabrication processes

A. L. Bernassau; D. Hutson; C. E. M. Demore; S. Cochran

doi:10.1109/ULTSYM.2008.0016

Characterisation of an epoxy filler for piezocomposite material compatible with microfabrication processes

A. L. Bernassau^*, D. Hutson, C. E. M. Demore, S. Cochran

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

High frequency ultrasound transducer arrays that can operate at frequencies above 30 MHz are needed for high resolution medical imaging. A key issue in the development of these miniature imaging arrays is the need for photolithographic patterning of array electrodes. To achieve this directly on a 1-3 piezocomposite requires not only planar, parallel and smooth surfaces, but also an epoxy composite filler that is resistant to chemicals, heat and vacuum. This paper reports the full characterisation of an epoxy filler suitable for fine-scale piezocomposite fabrication as well as photolithographic processes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2008 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium, Vols 1-4 and Appendix
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	62-65
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Print)	978-1-4244-2428-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ULTSYM.2008.0016
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium - Beijing, United Kingdom Duration: 2 Nov 2008 → 5 Nov 2008

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Name	ULTRASONICS SYMPOSIUM
Publisher	IEEE
ISSN (Print)	1051-0117

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Conference	IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Period	2/11/08 → 5/11/08

Keywords

Epoxy adhesive
cure temperature
material properties
acoustic properties
high frequency array
photolithography

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Characterisation of an epoxy filler for piezocomposite material compatible with microfabrication processes

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