Abstract
This work reports an induced strain in a piezoelectric cantilever due to radio frequency signal propagation. The piezoelectric actuator is coupled to radio frequency (RF) line through a gap of 0.25 mm. When a voltage signal of 10 Vpp propagates in the line it sets an alternating current in the actuator electrodes. This flowing current drives the piezoelectric cantilever to mechanical movement, especially when the frequency of the RF signal matches the mechanical resonant frequency of the cantilever. Output voltage signals versus frequency for both mechanical vibrational and RF signal excitations have been measured using different loads.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-17 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Solid-State Electronics |
Volume | 68 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cantilever
- Energy harvesting
- Piezoelectric
- RF signal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry