KR102876668B1 - 하이브리드 콘택트를 사용하여 초음파 트랜스듀서를 통합하기 위한 시스템 및 방법 - Google Patents

하이브리드 콘택트를 사용하여 초음파 트랜스듀서를 통합하기 위한 시스템 및 방법

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KR102876668B1
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