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Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated
Resin Coated Type Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators
Performance Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range -25 to +85°C
When applied with a DC voltage at ambient temperature.
When driven by an AC voltage at ambient temperature plus
temperature rise due to heat generation.
Recommended Storage Condition -5 to +40°C / less than 40% R.H
No condensation.
Recommended storage to be at room temperature.
Maximum Driving Voltage 150 VDC
Displacement See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference At 150 VDC
Generated Force
(Compression Resistance)
See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference
The force required for restricting the displacement to zero when
the maximum driving voltage is applied.
Capacitance See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference
f = 1 kHz, V = 1 V
rms
(< 10 µF)
f = 120 Hz, V = 1 V
rms
(> 10 µF)
Capacitance Tolerance ±20%
Dissipation Factor 5% or less
Insulation Resistance See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference Value obtained in one minute at 150 VDC.
Resonance Frequency See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference
Both ends of the element are in free state.
Typical values of the element under our test conditions.
Tensile Strength 1/10 of generated force Typical values of the element under our test conditions.
Young's Modulus 4.4 X 10
10
N/m
2
Typical values of the element under our test conditions.
Temperature Cycle Test
Displacement: Initial value ±20%
Capacitance: Initial value ±30%
tan δ: Less than initial rated value
Insulation Resistance: 1 MΩ or more
Room temperature (3 minutes)
At -25°C for 30 minutes
Room temperature (3 minutes)
At +85°C for 30 minutes
Repetition of 10 cycles of the above
Environmental Compliance
All KEMET Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators are RoHS and REACH Compliant.
Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify their customers of the presence of any
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe use of the product.
KEMET Corporation reports regarding the Article 33(1) of REACH Regulation as follows:
1. Applicable Product: Multilayer piezoelectric actuators (AE series and ASB Series)
2. Report for content of REACH SVHC list: The product(s) above contain a substance that is listed in the 8th update of the REACH SVHC 54 substances
(December 19, 2012) which is included in the 14th update of the REACH SVHC 161 substances (December 17, 2015) by more than 0.1wt% per product weight.
3. Regarding safety of the multilayer piezoelectric actuators (Piezoceramic products): The Piezoceramic that is used in this product becomes ceramic by sintering
powder containing PZT as a main ingredient. It is chemically stable, with minimum risks toward the human body or environment within the intended use of the
product. Please note that risks could occur in the case of inhalation or accidental oral uptake of powder ceramics.
4. Technical product information on the multilayer piezoelectric actuators (Piezoceramic products): The manufacturing technique of the “piezoceramic products”
whose main ingredient is Lead Titanium Zirconium Oxide (PZT) has been established, and there is no alternative material that can exhibit superior performance
than PZT at this moment. Please note that the piezoceramic is listed as an exempt on RoHS (2011/65/EU) AnnexIII (7c.1).
5. Responsibility of piezoceramic manufacturers: Piezoceramic manufacturers report information regarding PZT containment in their products to the customers to
obey the article 33 of the REACH regulation
