Abstract: Provided are a matching member and an ultrasound probe including the matching member. The ultrasound probe includes a piezoelectric layer for converting an ultrasound wave to an electric signal or an electric signal to an ultrasound wave; and a matching layer disposed on the piezoelectric layer and having a particle-in-binder (PIB) structure in which a plurality of conductive particles and a binder are mixed, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductive particles includes: a core; and a shield formed of a different material than that of the core and surrounding a surface of the core.

Abstract: An ultrasound backing member, an ultrasound probe including the ultrasound backing member, and a method of manufacturing the ultrasound backing member are provided. The ultrasound probe includes an ultrasound module comprising a transducer that converts ultrasound waves into an electrical signal or vice versa, and a backing member obtained by filling a porous foam-type body with a backing material that absorbs the ultrasound waves generated by the ultrasound module.