Abstract
This paper presents measurements and analyses of the strain and blocking forces generated by three different piezoelectric actuators (PXE5, PC5H and Pz28) at low electric field in order to design micro-actuators for nanomotion. The degree of non-linearity and the strain activity are assessed by the introduction of a new parameter with an attempt to relate the capabilities of the actuators to their piezoelectric properties. The blocking forces and the strains were calculated using a finite element method and compared to measurements. The PC5H, a soft type, showed the highest strain and blocking force due to its electromechanical properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | N93-N98 |
| Journal | Smart Materials and Structures |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| State | Published - Oct 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Signal Processing
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering