Abstract: An ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including the same, wherein the ultrasonic probe includes a case, a transducer disposed inside the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a biopsy needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a sensor unit including a sensor provided to measure a position of the biopsy needle and disposed inside the transducer, wherein the transducer includes a piezoelectric layer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, a sound absorbing layer disposed on one side of the piezoelectric layer to absorb the ultrasonic waves generated from the piezoelectric layer, and a sound absorbing member disposed on one side of the sound absorbing layer, and the sensor unit is disposed inside the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: An ultrasonic probe that acquires an ultrasonic image to diagnose or treat an object, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus including the same, wherein the ultrasonic probe includes a case, a transducer disposed inside the case to generate ultrasonic waves, a biopsy needle inserted into an object in the vicinity of the case, and a sensor unit including a sensor provided to measure a position of the biopsy needle and disposed inside the transducer, wherein the transducer includes a piezoelectric layer configured to generate ultrasonic waves, a sound absorbing layer disposed on one side of the piezoelectric layer to absorb the ultrasonic waves generated from the piezoelectric layer, and a sound absorbing member disposed on one side of the sound absorbing layer, and the sensor unit is disposed inside the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic probe that is capable of easily dissipating heat generated therein using porous carbon allotrope foams. The ultrasonic probe includes: a matching layer; a piezoelectric layer disposed on a bottom surface of the matching layer; and a backing layer disposed on a bottom surface of the piezoelectric layer and formed of porous carbon allotrope foams and backing materials.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe including a backing layer provided with grooves in which a piezoelectric member is allowed to be installed and a manufacturing method thereof. The ultrasound probe includes the piezoelectric member, and the backing layer disposed on a rear-side surface of the piezoelectric member and provided, on a front-side surface thereof, with grooves in which the piezoelectric member is installed.

Abstract: An ultrasound backing element, a transducer including the ultrasound backing element, and an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound backing element includes: a first concave/convex unit formed of a material capable of absorbing ultrasonic waves, and comprising a first surface and a second surface that are not in parallel with each other; and a first electrode unit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode that are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: Provided are an ultrasonic probe and a method of manufacturing the same. The ultrasonic probe includes a body in which grooves are formed, and ultrasonic transducers disposed respectively in the grooves to perform transduction between an ultrasonic signal and an electrical signal.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic probe that is capable of easily dissipating heat generated therein using porous carbon allotrope foams. The ultrasonic probe includes: a matching layer; a piezoelectric layer disposed on a bottom surface of the matching layer; and a backing layer disposed on a bottom surface of the piezoelectric layer and formed of porous carbon allotrope foams and backing materials.

Abstract: An ultrasound backing element, a transducer including the ultrasound backing element, and an ultrasound probe. The ultrasound backing element includes: a first concave/convex unit formed of a material capable of absorbing ultrasonic waves, and comprising a first surface and a second surface that are not in parallel with each other; and a first electrode unit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode that are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a probe for an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a transducer module that transmits and receives ultrasonic waves. The transducer module includes a piezoelectric device transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, at least one matching layer disposed on the front surface of the piezoelectric device, a backing layer disposed on the rear surface of the piezoelectric device, a backing block disposed on the rear surface of the backing layer, and a gas layer disposed between the backing layer and the backing block. Since acoustic energy proceeding in the backward direction of the piezoelectric device is reflected by the gas layer toward the piezoelectric device, sensitivity of the transducer module is improved.