The piezoelectric part of a kitchen gas lighter has used this easy, nonetheless effective seismic detector. The piezo part should be mounted vertically, one finish firmly to the bottom. A weight of 2 ...

Ever hear of a piezo-optomechanical circuit? We hadn’t either. Let’s break it down. Piezo implies some transducer that converts motion to and from energy. Opto implies light. Mechanical implies…well, ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Piezo ceramics are brittle, difficult to connect electrical leads to, and have no insulating protection to prevent ...

Custom piezo transducers for OEM's with pre-configured connectors and flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs). These piezo components are designed for easy integration in any application from medical ...

For a PDF verion of this article, click here. Though the understanding of piezoelectrics is more than a century old, there is, of late, a rapidly expanding interest in piezoelectric actuators, because ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. A piezoelectric motor is a linear motor with bidirectional motion. It uses friction to grip the armature while a ...