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  • 1School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Andrew.Fleming@newcastle.edu.au

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Charge drives offer a simple solution for piezoelectric actuator control in scanning probe microscopy, reducing hysteresis errors to under 1% without complex feedback systems, enabling high-speed imaging.

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  • Scanning Probe Microscopy
  • Piezoelectric Actuators
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Piezoelectric actuators in scanning probe microscopes (SPM) exhibit hysteresis, necessitating closed-loop control for accurate positioning.
  • Closed-loop control, while effective at low speeds, reduces bandwidth and is degraded by sensor noise, limiting resolution.
  • High-speed imaging scenarios present challenges for traditional feedback control due to sensor noise and absence of feedback sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate charge drives as a simplified positioning alternative for piezoelectric actuators in SPM.
  • To assess the performance of charge drives in situations where feedback control is inadequate or unavailable.
  • To present the first experimental results demonstrating the efficacy of charge drives in SPM.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing the design principles of charge drives for piezoelectric actuators.
  • Comparing the performance of charge drives against traditional voltage amplifiers for lateral SPM scanners.
  • Acquiring and analyzing the first experimental images generated using charge drive technology.

Main Results:

  • Charge drives effectively reduce hysteresis-induced positioning errors to less than 1% of the total scan range.
  • Charge drives provide a viable alternative to closed-loop control, particularly in high-speed or sensor-limited applications.
  • Experimental imaging demonstrates the practical application and effectiveness of charge drives in SPM.

Conclusions:

  • Charge drives present a promising, simple, and effective method for controlling piezoelectric actuators in SPM, especially for high-speed applications.
  • This technology mitigates hysteresis issues without the bandwidth limitations and noise sensitivity of closed-loop systems.
  • The presented experimental results validate charge drives as a practical solution for advanced SPM imaging.