Conceptual monolithic pad grid array connector for transducer interconnects

摘要

Abstract: In this paper we describe and demonstrate a unique termination scheme whereby an array of coaxial wires is efficiently fabricated into a monolithic substrate resulting in a 2D array structure forming a pad grid array connector. This structure has significant implications for high density cable interconnect applications in ultrasound transducer systems, circuit board and hybrid interconnect structures. A connector concept is proposed in which the interconnect is used as an in-line connector for a user-friendly transducer probe interconnect system. Future application of the connector are described including use as an integrated substrate onto which both 1D and 2D arrays can be fabricated or connected. !3