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Finite-element analysis of 1-3 composite transducers
1Edward L. Ginzton Lab., Stanford Univ., CA.
Abstract:
The vibrational and electromechanical characteristics of a wide range of 1-3 composite structures, comprising ceramic pillars aligned within a polymer phase, are considered using finite-element analysis. The influence of pillar geometry, ceramic volume fraction, and pillar orientation is described in terms of overall transduction efficiency. It is shown that the finite-element method provides a versatile means of analysis and the results obtained permit a set of useful design guidelines to be developed. In general, a small pillar aspect ratio and a relatively high volume fraction provides the most satisfactory performance, in terms of electromechanical efficiency and uniformity of thickness dilation.
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