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Electromechanical resonances in ceramic capacitors and evaluation of the piezoelectric materials' properties

Journal Article · · Advanced Ceramic Materials; (USA)
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  1. North American Philips Corp., Briarcliff Manor, NY (USA)

Impedance measurements as a function of frequency on ceramic capacitors with X7R and Z5U temperature characteristics show electromechanical resonances which are caused by the piezoelectric nature of the BaTiO{sub 3}-based dielectric materials. In contrast to BaTiO{sub 3}-based transducer materials, the dielectric materials cannot be permanently poled. Therefore, the resonances can only be observed during the application of a bias voltage. Resonances associated with the length, width, and thickness of the capacitor are clearly identified. Measurement of the characteristics of the width resonance as a function of bias field show that the dielectric ceramic is stiffened by the application of a bias field. The quality factor has a maximum at 200 V and 50 V for the X7R and Z5U capacitors, respectively. The materials constants for the dielectric materials derived from the width resonance are comparable to those published for BaTiO{sub 3}-based transducer materials.

OSTI ID:
6014515
Journal Information:
Advanced Ceramic Materials; (USA), Journal Name: Advanced Ceramic Materials; (USA) Vol. 2:2; ISSN 0883-5551; ISSN ACEME
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English