Title :
Characterisation and modelling of multilayer ultrasonic transducers with non-uniform bondlines
Author :
McRobbie, G. ; Wu, Z. ; Cochran, S.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput., Univ. of Paisley, UK
fDate :
7/21/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The effect of a non-uniform bondline within a two-layer ultrasonic transducer is investigated using finite element analysis. The predicted results are compared with measured data and good agreement is reported.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; piezoceramics; ultrasonic transducers; finite element analysis; multilayer ultrasonic transducers; nonuniform bondlines; two-layer piezoceramic device;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20051693
