CN103443850A - 用于超声换能器阵列的具有高导热性的复合声背衬 - Google Patents

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CN103443850A
CN103443850A CN2012800137431A CN201280013743A CN103443850A CN 103443850 A CN103443850 A CN 103443850A CN 2012800137431 A CN2012800137431 A CN 2012800137431A CN 201280013743 A CN201280013743 A CN 201280013743A CN 103443850 A CN103443850 A CN 103443850A
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