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PUMPS (piezoelectric unimorph with mechanically pre-stressed substrate) and its applications

  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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Abstract

This chapter introduces PUMPS (piezoelectric unimorph with mechanically prestressed substrate) actuator and some of its applications. PUMPS, was developed by the present authors, is a new curved-shaped pre-stressed piezoelectric actuator that uses a simple mechanical fabrication process at room temperature. The performance test results on the PUMPS actuator show that the actuation capabilities of PUMPS are comparable to those of other conventional pre-stressed piezoelectric actuators. Some applications of PUMPS are also introduced.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSmart Materials Actuators
Subtitle of host publicationRecent Advances in Characterization and Applications
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages51-78
Number of pages28
ISBN (Electronic)9781634825740
ISBN (Print)9781634825443
StatePublished - 2015.04.1

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Engineering & Technology

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