ISSN:
1662-0356
Source:
Scientific.Net: Materials Science & Technology / Trans Tech Publications Archiv 1984-2008
Topics:
Natural Sciences in General
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Technology
Notes:
Piezoceramics are considered as key functional material in micro systems and smartstructure technology. Showing superior mechanical, dielectric, pyroelectric, ferroelectric andpiezoelectric properties they introduce improved functionality, e.g. sensing, actuation, energyharvesting, health monitoring or shape control. Various applications such as micro integratedvalves, drives, voltage converter, piezoelectric, pyroelectric and ultrasound sensors are expected.Another field of application concerns active structures in space, automotive or machine buildingindustry. Progress was achieved by combining flexible board and piezo technology which opens upa new class of reliable ready to use actuator and sensor modules. Tailored design and packaging areseen as key factors for progress in custom applications. Load carrying structures with embeddedactuators, sensors and electronics, which are usually pre-integrated in modules, offer theopportunity for noise reduction, vibration and shape control and health monitoring. The presentpaper summarizes the potential of advanced, microsystems compatible piezotechnology for activestructures and systems. The focus will be given to PZT film and fibre processing and the integrationin silicon wafer, ceramic multilayer and polymer matrix architectures. Finally, forward-lookingapplications are highlighted
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://www.tib-hannover.de/fulltexts/2011/0528/01/42/transtech_doi~10.4028%252Fwww.scientific.net%252FAST.56.76.pdf
