Class DE driving amplifier for piezoelectric actuators

Electrical generator or motor structure – Non-dynamoelectric – Piezoelectric elements and devices

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07554243

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and device for driving a piezo-electric actuator. A driving voltage is coupled to the piezo-electric actuator by an inductive element coupled in series with the piezo-electric actuator. The piezo-electric actuator is adapted to move an object. The frequency of the driving voltage coupled to the piezo-electric actuator is varied and the velocity of the object is recorded as a function of the frequency. Subsequently, an optimum frequency is determined and the frequency of the driving voltage is adjusted to be substantially equal to the optimum frequency. The optimum frequency is preferably associated with a maximum obtainable velocity of the object.

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