Abstract
A prototype of two-dimensional transducer array with reduced number of elements, based on segmented annular distribution is presented. The capability of this array to produce volumetric imaging is compared to the equivalent conventional 2D squared matrix array. The comparison between both apertures is made for the cases of the full-array emission/reception mode and SAFT mode. From the analysis it is deduced that the segmented annular arrays produce lower grating lobes than squared arrays, improving the image contrast. The fabrication process of a segmented annular array of 64 elements and the experimental work made with this array transducer is also presented in this paper.
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