Characterization of lead zirconate titanate ceramics for use in miniature high-frequency (20-80 MHz) transducers
- 1 September 1991
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
- Vol. 38 (5), 446-453
- https://doi.org/10.1109/58.84289
Abstract
The material properties of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) ceramics for operation in the thickness mode at frequencies as high as 80 MHz are reported. Each of the ceramics tested showed a reduction in k (t) with increasing frequency. In a fine-grained PZT, values of k(t) as high as 0.44 were measured at 80 MHz. The effects of grain size were also evident in the measurement of frequency dependent mechanical losses. Experimental and theoretical analysis of a 1 mmx1 mm, 45 MHz PZT transducer verified the validity of the measurements of the properties and demonstrated excellent insertion loss and bandwidth characteristics. The minimum insertion loss of -17.5 dB is in good agreement with theory and is a marked improvement over the performance of polymer devices. Details on the fabrication and testing of high frequency ceramic transducers are described.Keywords
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