Il96320PU

The Il96320PU is a model of programmable ultrasonic transducer produced by Industrial Instruments Ltd., a manufacturer of industrial sensing equipment headquartered in the United Kingdom. It was first introduced to the market in 2022 and is intended for use in high‑resolution imaging and non‑destructive evaluation (NDE) applications, including medical diagnostic imaging, structural health monitoring of civil infrastructure, and industrial pipeline inspection.

Technical specifications of the Il96320PU include a central operating frequency of 60 MHz, providing a spatial resolution of approximately 25 µm in liquid media and 50 µm in solid materials. The transducer features a bandwidth of 30 MHz (−6 dB), which allows for the capture of fine acoustic details while maintaining a reasonable signal‑to‑noise ratio. The element is fabricated from a piezoelectric PZT‑4 composite bonded to a 0.5 mm thick backing layer designed to damp resonant modes. An integrated pre‑amplifier and signal conditioning circuitry can be enabled via a 25 V linear power supply, reducing external cabling and lowering noise contribution.

The Il96320PU is controlled by a companion firmware module capable of programmable pulse sequences and real‑time data acquisition. It communicates with host systems through a standard Gigabit Ethernet interface, supporting both TCP/IP and UDP protocols. Wireless operation is also supported over a 5 GHz network to allow for portable and remote deployment scenarios. The transducer's housing is an IP67‑rated stainless steel enclosure, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.

In addition to its core imaging functions, the Il96320PU supports integration with third‑party data analysis software via an open application programming interface (API). This enables custom waveform processing, machine learning‑based defect classification, and automated quality control workflows. The device is certified under the IEC 60601‑1‑2 standard for medical ultrasound equipment and complies with the IEEE 889 standard for NDE instrumentation, ensuring compatibility with industry specifications and regulatory requirements.