Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators
AE Series Resin Coated
Overview
Multilayer piezoelectric actuators are ceramic elements used
to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy such as
displacement or force by utilizing the piezoelectric longitudinal effect.
conventional piezoelectric actuators, they are smaller in size but can
generate higher displacement and force at low voltages.
The Resin Coated AE series actuators feature compact size and a
wide variety of shapes for applications such as ultra-fine positioning
mechanism and drive sources.
KEMET’s multilayer piezoelectric actuators are produced based
on our unique element structure design and piezoelectric
ceramic materials with high electrostrictive factors. Compared to
Benefits
• Large generated force of 3,500 N/cm2
• High-speed response: Driving up to about 1/3 of self-resonant
frequency (in several ten kHz)
• Low power consumption: Can be retained at the leakage
current state of 100 μA or less
• Very small size: 1/10 or smaller than conventional multilayer
actuators
• RoHS/REACH compliant
Applications
Typical applications include positioning, auto focusing of optical systems, pumps, mass-flow valves, vibration source, vibration controls,
sensors, image stabilization of DSC, mirror/prism positioning, manipulators, motors and printers.
Ordering Information
AE
0505
Ceramic Cross
Section (mm)
D44
Nominal Displacement
(µm)
H40
Overall Length
(mm)
D
F
Environmental
Compliance
Series
Coating Type
AE = Resin Coated Type 0505 = 5 mm X 5 mm The last two digits specify Blank = Standard overall
D = Thin coating type
F = RoHS/REACH
Compliant
(See “Environmental
Compliance” below)
(Coating area is not
included)
the displacement values.
Example: D44 = 44 μm
lengths of 5, 10 or 20
H40 = 40
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P0101_AE • 4/6/2016
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