Abstract
This paper presents original results obtained in the development of the moonie-type transducers for actuator applications. The moonie-type actuators fill the gap between multilayer and bimorph actuators, but its positiondependent displacement and low generative force are unacceptable for certain applications. The moonie transducers were modified systematically by using finite element analysis combined with experimental techniques. A new transducer design, named cymbal transducer, was developed with larger displacement, larger generative forces, and more cost-effective manufacturing. The cymbal transducers consist of a cylindrical ceramic element sandwiched between two truncated conical metal endcaps and can be used as both sensors and actuators. The cymbal actuator exhibits almost 40 times higher displacement than the same size of ceramic element. Effective piezoelectric charge coefficient, Eff. dsa, of cymbal is roughly 40 times higher than PZT itself.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 597-605 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Instrumentation
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering