Design, fabrication, and characterization of piezoelectric single crystal stack actuators based on PMN-PT

Jongmoon Jang, Sangyoung Park, Joon Huh, Ki Hun Lee, Ho Yong Lee, Jong Jin Choi, Yuho Min, Woon Ha Yoon

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Abstract

A piezoelectric stack actuator (PSA) consisting of 28 lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate (PMN-PT) piezoelectric single crystal layers is developed. The free stroke and blocking force, which are the figures of merit of a PSA, are simulated through finite element analysis. The free stroke of the PSA samples measured using a laser displacement sensor was in the range of 6.4–8.0 µm at 200 V. In addition, the blocking force of the PSA samples measured using a custom-made system, consisting of a strain gauge, a motor and a load cell, was in the range of 191–226 N at 200 V. An analysis of seven samples exhibited that a large free stroke resulted in a blocking force of the PSA.

Original languageEnglish
Article number113617
JournalSensors and Actuators A: Physical
Volume342
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2022

Keywords

  • Blocking force
  • Free stroke
  • PMN-PT
  • Piezoelectric stack actuator

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