Abstract
Ultrasound transducers can be modelled from scratch in software. Simulations employ these models to investigate the influences of materials and shapes of transducer structures on the resonance behaviour. However, there is a lack of publicly available code implementations for such models. In addition, printed transducers place special demands on the design. For example, printing processes always require substrate materials that can affect resonances. To support rapid prototyping, we provided an equivalent circuit model based on the model suggested by Mason. We employed transmission line theory to account for impedance loads from auxiliary structures (e.g. electrodes or substrate). We evaluated our model on 6 printed transducer samples and found mean differences in resonant frequencies of 3.63±2.5MHz. Moreover, we demonstrated the usage of this model in the design process of printed transducers. We made all our code available as open-source software via: https://github.com/luuleitner/xMason.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, Piezoresponse Force Microscopy and European Conference on Applications of Polar Dielectrics, ISAF-PFM-ECAPD 2022 |
Publisher | IEEE Xplore |
Pages | 1-4 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781665448413 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Sept 2022 |
Event | 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics: IEEE ISAF 2022 - Tours, France Duration: 27 Jun 2022 → 1 Jul 2022 |
Conference
Conference | 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics |
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Abbreviated title | IEEE ISAF 2022 |
Country/Territory | France |
City | Tours |
Period | 27/06/22 → 1/07/22 |
Keywords
- Acoustic
- Electric
- Impedance.
- Inkjet Printing
- Mason Model
- Piezoelectric
- Rapid Prototyping
- Screen Printing
- Transmission Line Theory
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Fields of Expertise
- Human- & Biotechnology