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Broadband ultrasonic linear array using ternary PIN-PMN-PT single crystal.

Wei Wang1, Xiangyong Zhao, Siu Wing Or

  • 1Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Material and Device, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China. wwang1008@hotmail.com

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|October 2, 2012
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This study highlights the potential of [lead indium niobate-lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate] (PIN-PMN-PT) single crystals for advanced ultrasonic linear arrays. These crystals offer superior performance metrics, including broader bandwidth and lower insertion loss, compared to traditional PZT ceramics.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Acoustics
  • Piezoelectricity

Background:

  • Investigating novel piezoelectric materials for enhanced ultrasonic applications.
  • Ternary [lead indium niobate-lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate] (PIN-PMN-PT) single crystals exhibit promising electromechanical properties.
  • Comparison with traditional lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramics is crucial for adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the suitability of PIN-PMN-PT single crystals for ultrasonic linear array applications.
  • To determine the orientation and temperature dependence of the height extensional electromechanical coupling coefficient (k'(33)).
  • To compare the performance of ultrasonic arrays fabricated with PIN-PMN-PT and PZT.

Main Methods:

  • Studied orientation and temperature dependences of k'(33) for [001] poled PIN-PMN-PT diced along the [100] direction.

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  • Fabricated and tested ultrasonic linear arrays using both PIN-PMN-PT single crystal and PZT ceramic.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics including bandwidth, insertion loss, and pulse length.

    • Main Results:

    • Maximum k'(33) of approximately 87% achieved for [001] poled PIN-PMN-PT along the [100] direction, with service temperatures up to 110 °C.
    • PIN-PMN-PT arrays demonstrated a 25% broader bandwidth (98.6% at -6 dB), 3.7 dB higher insertion loss (-45.1 dB), and a shorter pulse length (0.28 μs) compared to PZT arrays.
    • Experimental results closely matched theoretical simulations, validating the material's performance.

    Conclusions:

    • PIN-PMN-PT single crystals possess excellent piezoelectric properties, making them highly suitable for advanced ultrasonic linear arrays.
    • The material offers significant performance advantages over conventional PZT ceramics.
    • Further development of PIN-PMN-PT based ultrasonic devices is warranted.