How to estimate the resonance frequency of piezoelectric actuator stacks
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- The frequency response is a central parameter to know when designing a dynamic application using actuator stacks. Since it is a common request from our customers, we have added an introduction about this as a part of our technical support on our website. It will help customers estimate the first thickness and the first radial resonance of our standard stacks. In addition to this introduction online, customers can always contact us directly about this or any other piezo related question.
Example: NAC2013-H12 actuator plate stack
To estimate the first resonance frequency of an actuator plate stack, you need to know the type of material. In this example, the plate stack is made of the material NCE51, which is a soft doped material. This particular material has a frequency constant (N3) of 1200Hz.m. The stack has a cross section of 5x5mm and height of 12mm. To estimate the first thickness resonance (Ft), use this formula:
Ft=N3/H
H is the height of the actuator stack.
Therefore, the first thickness resonance in this case is 100kHz
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