Mindray DP-20 - Page 143

Probes and Biopsy 12-3
No.
Name
Function
<1>
Transducer head
It converts the electrical signal into ultrasound signal,
making the sound beams focus in the given direction;
meanwhile, it will receive the ultrasound signal and then
convert the received signal into electrical signal.
The lens on the surface is the acoustic lens. Apply
ultrasound gel on the acoustic lens.
<2>
Needle-guided
bracket fix tabs and
grooves
Used to mount the needle-guided bracket.
<3>
Transducer cable
Used to transmit electrical signals between the transducer
body and connector.
<4>
Transducer connector
Used to connect the transducer to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system.
<5>
Lock handle
This locks the connector to the ultrasonic diagnostic
system.
The probes’ structure marked <2> in the figure above may vary with the matched needle-
guided brackets.