Microfabricated ultrasonic transducers and related apparatus and methods

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PATENT NO 9910018
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15177977

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Micromachined ultrasonic transducers integrated with complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) substrates are described, as well as methods of fabricating such devices. Fabrication may involve two separate wafer bonding steps. Wafer bonding may be used to fabricate sealed cavities in a substrate. Wafer bonding may also be used to bond the substrate to another substrate, such as a CMOS wafer. At least the second wafer bonding may be performed at a low temperature.

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BFLY OPERATIONS INC530 OLD WHITFIELD STREET GUILFORD CT 06437

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Alie, Susan A Stoneham, US 52 1301
Fife, Keith G Palo Alto, US 221 4923
Ralston, Tyler S Clinton, US 190 5485
Rothberg, Jonathan M Guilford, US 567 39206
Sanchez, Nevada J Guilford, US 144 3830

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