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Acclarix AX3 Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System User Manual Transducers and Biopsy
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6.2 Using Transducers
Understanding a Transducer:
Figure 6-1 takes L12-5Q transducer to show an example of a transducer.
Figure 6-1 Typical transducer
No.
Name
Function
1
Transducer
head
Converts electrical signals to sound waves, and then converts received
echoes back to electrical signals. The tip of the transducer is the acoustic lens.
2.
Center line
mark
Indicates the center line position of the transducer, which are usually used for
out-of-plane needle guide.
3.
Transducer
model
Displays the transducer model.
4
Needle-guided
bracket fixing
tabs and groves
Provides mounting support for the needle-guided bracket.
5.
Transducer
orientation
mark
The side of orientation mark on the transducer corresponds to the side of
orientation mark on the display screen
6
Transducer
cable
Transmits electrical signals between the transducer head and the transducer
connector.
7
Transducer
connector
Connects the transducer to the ultrasound imaging system.
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