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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN USING MULTILAYER
PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS
（Please read these precautions before using our products）
1. Before using our products or designing a system using our products, read
the precautions and specifications （such as level of quality） for the products
you intend to use on the last page of this manual.
2. The main failures with multilayer piezoelectric actuators are deterioration of
insulation resistance, short-circuit, and open-circuit.
Before using the products, design systems carefully to ensure redundancy,
prevention of the spread of fire, and prevention of faulty operation allowing
for the occurrence of failures.
3. Use the products after checking the working conditions and rated performance
of each of the multilayer piezoelectric actuator series.
Selection of AE series （a resin-coated type） or ASB, ASL and AHB series （a
metal-sealed type） should be based on the intended working temperature
and humidity.
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CONTENTS
Resin coated type multilayer piezoelectric acutuators AE series ............................ 5
Metal sealed type multilayer piezoelectric actuators ................................................. 11
ASB series （85℃ rated）, ASL series （150℃ rated）,
AHB series （High displacement model）
Reliability ................................................................................................................. 19
Guide to use ............................................................................................................ 21
Precautions ............................................................................................................. 23
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NEC TOKINʼs multilayer piezoelectric actuators are available in four series.
Resin-coated type
General-purpose
Metal case
type
High-performance
General-purpose
85℃ rated
AE series
85℃ rated
ASB series
150℃ rated
ASL series
High displacement
model
AHB series
* AE series is resin-coated products. Therefore we recommend using metal case type, ASB,
ASL and AHB series in high humidity condition.
*For detail information of piezoelectric ceramic material, please refer to a catalogue of “Piezoelectric ceramics”.
NEC TOKINʼs multilayer piezoelectric actuators are designed using unique
element structure technology and using ceramic materials with high
electrostrictive factors developed by NEC TOKIN.
Features
□Special ceramics developed by NEC TOKIN are used in piezoelectric ceramic elements.
□ As compared with conventional actuator elements, NEC TOKINʼs multilayer piezoelectric actuators have
advantages as follows.
■Advantages over electromagnetic actuators
Faster response
High resolution for positioning
Large generated force
Low power consumption
No electromagnetic noise
■Advantages over bimorph piezoelectric actuators
High energy conversion efficiency （around 7 times the
energy conversion efficiency of the bimorph type
actuator）, and low power consumption
Large generated force
Stable displacement, and reduced shift and creep phenomena
Response speed （more than 100 times the response
speed of the bimorph piezoelectric actuator）
■Advantages over stacked piezoelectric actuators
Compact size （less than 1/10 the specific volume of
the stacked piezoelectric actuator）
Low drive voltage, and ease of use
Inexpensive Structure of NEC TOKINʼs Multilayer
Piezoelectric Actuato
Insulator
Internal
electrode
Direction of displacement
External
electrode
Ceramic
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Resin coated type multilayer piezoelectric actuators
Outline
Multilayer piezoelectric actuators are ceramic elements
for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy
such as displacement or force by utilizing the
piezoelectric longitudinal effect.
NEC TOKIN's multilayer piezoelectric actuators are
produced based on our unique element structure
design and using originally developed piezoelectric
ceramic materials with high electrostrictive factors.
Compared to conventional piezoelectric actuators,
they are smaller in size but can generate higher
displacement and force at low voltages.
Especially, the resin-coated AE series actuators
feature compact size and wide variety in shape for
applications such as ultra-fine positioning mechanisms
and drive sources.
Applications
Auto focusing of cell phone camera, Image stabilization
of DSC, Positioning, Motors, Pumps, Valves, Vibration
source, Vibration controls, Sensors, Mirror / Prism
positioning, Manipulators, AFM, Printer, etc
Features
Large generated force: 3,500 N/cm2 （typ.）
High-speed response: Driving up to about 1/3 of self-
resonant frequency （in several ten kHz） is possible.
Accurate positioning: Controllable in nm order.
Low power consumption: Can be retained at the
leakage current state （100μA or less）.
Very small size: 1/10 or smaller than conventional
multilayer actuators （specific volume）
Numbering system
AE Series
AE 0505 D16 XXX FExample:
*Compliant to RoHS directive in effect
as of February, 2013
Example: H40＝Overall length is 40mm
D＝Thin coating type
Indicated by two digits in micrometers［μm
］
in succession to D
Example: D16＝16μm
Unit: Millimeters［mm］
Example: 0505＝5 mm×5 mm
*Coating area is not include.
AE＝Resin-coated type
Comply with RoHS
Additional code（optional）
Nominal displacement:
Ceramic cross section:
Series name:
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Standard Parts List
Performance
Model
Displacement［μm］
Overall length
［mm］
Generated force
［N］
Stiffness
［N/um］
Resonance
frequency
［kHz］
Capacitance
［μF］
Insulation
resistance
［MΩ］
Maximum
driving voltage
［150VDC］
AE0203D04F 4.6 ±1.5 5 200 43.5 261 0.09 100
AE0203D04DF
AE0203D08F 9.1 ±1.5 10 200 22.0 138 0.18 100
AE0203D08DF
AE0203D16F 17.4 ±2.0 20 200 11.5 69 0.35 50
AE0203D16DF
AE0203D44H40F 42.0 ±6.6 40 200 4.8 34 0.82 20
AE0203D44H40DF
AE0505D08F 9.1 ±1.5 10 850 93.4 138 0.75 50
AE0505D08DF
AE0505D16F 17.4 ±2.0 20 850 48.9 69 1.4 10
AE0505D16DF
AE0505D44H40F 42.0 ±6.6 40 850 20.2 34 3.4 5
AE0505D44H40DF
AE1010D16F 18.4 ±3.5 20 3,500 190.2 69 5.4 5
AE1010D16DF
AE1010D44H40F 42.0 ±6.6 40 3,500 83.3 34 13.6 2
AE1010D44H40DF
AE1414D16F 18.4 ±3.5 20 7,000 380.4 69 10.8 2
AE2525D15F 15.6 ±2.0 20 20,000 1,282.0 69 30.5 0.4
*Tow coating types are available. AE ＊＊＊＊D＊＊DF has thinner coating thickness.
*For detail information of measurement conditions and outer dimension, please refer to “Performance” and “Outer Dimension” sections.
Item Standard Conditions
Operating temperature range ー25 to ＋85℃
When applied with a DC voltage: Ambient temperature
When driven by an AC voltage: Ambient temperature + Temperature
rise due to generated heat
Recommended Storage
condition ー5 to ＋40℃/ less than 40%R.H Recommend storage at room temperature.
No condensation.
Maximum driving voltage 150VDC
Displacement See the standard parts list At 150VDC
Generated force
（compression resistance）See the standard parts list The force required for restricting the displacement to 0 when the
maximum driving voltage is applied.
Capacitance See the standard parts list
f＝1kHz, V ＝1VrmsCapacitance allowance ＋/ー20 %
Dissipation factor 5% or less
Insulation resistance See the standard parts list Value obtained in 1 minute at 150 VDC
Resonance frequency See the standard parts list With both ends of element in free state
Typical value of the element under our test conditions
Tensile strength 1/10 of generated force Typical value of the element under our test conditions
Young's modulus 4.4 ×1010N/m2Typical value of the element under our test conditions
Temperature cycle test
Displacement: Initial value ±20%
Capacitance: Initial value ±30%
tanδ: Less than initial rated value
Insulation resistance: 1MΩ or more
Appearance: No noticeable defect
Room temperature （3 min）
–25℃ （30 min.）
Room temperature （3 min）
+85℃ （30 min）
Repetition of 10 cycles of the above
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Outer Dimensions
Note:
Factory-shipped polarization : Red lead wire ＝（＋）,
White lead wire ＝（－）
Above drawings do not include dimension of wire
connection area and diameter of the wire. Please contact
us for details.
T1
T2
W1
H
Direction of displacement
（＋） （－）
W2
W1
H
W2
T1
T2
（＋） （－）
Direction of displacement
Unit：mm
Model T1W1H T2W2L
AE0203D04F 2±0.1 3 ±0.1 5 ±0.1 3.5Max. 4.5Max. 100
AE0203D04DF 2.4Max. 3.4Max.
AE0203D08F 2±0.1 3 ±0.1 10 ±0.1 3.5Max. 4.5Max. 100
AE0203D08DF 2.4Max. 3.4Max.
AE0203D16F 2±0.1 3 ±0.1 20 ±0.1 3.5Max. 4.5Max. 100
AE0203D16DF 2.4Max. 3.4Max.
AE0203D44H40F 2±0.1 3 ±0.1 40 ±0.1 3.5Max. 4.5Max. 100
AE0203D44H40DF 2.4Max. 3.4Max.
AE0505D08F 5±0.1 5 ±0.1 10 ±0.1 6.5Max. 6.5Max. 100
AE0505D08DF 5.4Max. 5.4Max.
AE0505D16F 5±0.1 5 ±0.1 20 ±0.1 6.5Max. 6.5Max. 100
AE0505D16DF 5.4Max. 5.4Max.
AE0505D44H40F 5±0.1 5 ±0.1 40 ±0.1 6.5Max. 6.5Max. 100
AE0505D44H40DF 5.4Max. 5.4Max.
AE1010D16F 10 ±0.1 10 ±0.1 20 ±0.1 11.5Max. 11.5Max. 100
AE1010D16DF 10.4Max. 10.4Max.
AE1010D44H40F 10 ±0.1 10 ±0.1 40 ±0.1 11.5Max. 11.5Max. 100
AE1010D44H40DF 10.4Max. 10.4Max.
AE1414D16F 14.2 ±0.1 14.2 ±0.1 20 ±0.1 15.7Max. 15.7Max. 100
AE2525D15F 25.1 ±0.1 25.1 ±0.1 20 ±0.1 26.6Max. 26.6Max. 100
*L ＝Length of lead wire
Overall length 5,10 and 20mm Products Overall length 40mm Product（AE ＊＊＊＊D44H40F/DF）
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Lead wire: Copper wire with Tin plating
Coating: PTFE （Polytetrafluoroethylene）
Unit：mm
Model Number φdφD L AWG
UL
number
AE0203D04F 0.3 0.5 100 32 1993
AE0203D04DF
AE0203D08F 0.3 0.5 100 32 1993
AE0203D08DF
AE0203D16F 0.3 0.5 100 32 1993
AE0203D16DF
AE0203D44H40F 0.3 0.5 100 32 1993
AE0203D44H40DF
AE0505D08F 0.3 0.5 100 32 1993
AE0505D08DF
AE0505D16F 0.5 0.8 100 26 1371
AE0505D16DF
AE0505D44H40F 0.5 0.8 100 26 1371
AE0505D44H40DF
AE1010D16F 0.5 0.8 100 26 1371
AE1010D16DF
AE1010D44H40F 0.5 0.8 100 26 1371
AE1010D44H40DF
AE1414D16F 0.5 0.8 100 26 1371
AE2525D15F 0.5 0.8 100 26 1371
L
φd
φd =Diameter of lead wire
φD =Outer diameter including the thickness of coating
L =Length of lead wire
φD
Wire diameter
Special Design Parts
Non-standard parts are available per order basis.
Please use the guideline below as reference regarding
generated displacement and generated force.
Displacement: Roughly proportional to the
element length
Generated force
: Roughly proportional to the
sectional area of the element
Shape: Product cross-section: 1mm×1mm square
or larger
Product length: 1mm or longer
Can be provided in cylindrical ring or
other shapes.
Please contact us for further details.
Example of special design parts
AL1.65 ×1.65 ×5DF AE1.65 ×1.65 ×5DF Condition
Ceramic Dimension 1.65 ×1.65 ×5mm 1.65 ×1.65 ×5mm
Maximum Operating Voltage（V）
±10V 150VDC
Displacement （300nm p-p） （4μm）
At maximum operating voltage
Capacitance（nF）90 43 f=1kHz, V=1Vrms
Operating Temperature －25 ～+85℃
Small size piezo actuator
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Characteristic Data
0
0 50 100 150
10
20
30
40
50
Voltage （V）
Fig-1 Voltage vs. Displacement
Fig-2 Generated force vs. Displacement of
AE0505D16F in Driving voltage
Displacement（μm）
0
10
20
30
40
50
Displacement（μm）
AE0505D44H40
AE0505D16
AE0505D08
AE0203D04
0
0 200 400 600 800 1000
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Generated force （N）
Displacement（μm）
150V
100V
50V Generated force
10008006004002000
Generated force（N）
0
10
20
30
40
50
Displacement（μm）
20000100000
Generated force（N）
Fig-3 Generated force vs. Displacement-1 Fig-4 Generated force vs. Displacement-2
Fig-5 Temperature vs. Displacement
AE0505D44H40F
AE0505D16F
AE0505D08F
AE0203D44H40F
①
②
③
①：AE0203D04F
②：AE0203D08F
③：AE0203D16F
Driving voltage: 150VDC Driving voltage: 150VDC
AE2525D15F
AE1010D44H40F
④⑤
④：AE1010D16F
⑤：AE1414D16F
0
－40 －20 0 20 40 60 80 100
10
20
30
40
50
60
Temperature（℃）
Displacement（μｍ）
AE0505D44H40
AE0505D16
AE0505D08
AE0203D04
Driving voltage: 150VDC
* Listed data are reference values. For the voltage vs. displacement characteristic, the same length of piezo series shows the same voltage vs. displacement
characteristic.
* Definition of generated force for Fig-2, Fig-3 and Fig-4;
Force is the force required for restricting the displacement to 0 when the maximum driving voltage is applied.
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Fig-7 Voltage vs. Displacement in time
Fig-8 Heat generation vs. Drive frequency-1
0
10
20
30
Displacement（μm）
Ambient Temperature：23℃
Voltage
Model： AE0505D16F
－20
－20 0 20 40 60 80 10
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Time（sec）
Voltage（Ｖ）
Driving signal waveform: Sine wave (150Vp-p)
Model： AE0505D16F
80
70
60
1 kHz
500 Hz
100 Hz
50 Hz
200 Hz
50
40
30
20
10
0 100 200 300
Heat generation
T
（℃）
Heat generation T（℃）
Time（sec）
100
80
60
40
20
10 100 1000
Model: AE0505D16F
Temperature measurement： 5 minutes later from operation
40 V
100 V
150 V
20 V
50 V
75 V
Driving frequency （Hz）
Fig-9 Heat generation vs. Drive frequency-2
Peak voltage
DC bias Symbol
Fig-6 Temperature vs. Displacement
－40 －20 0 20 40 60 80 100
Temperature （℃）
－20
－10
0
10
20
30
40
50
Displacement （μｍ）
⊿L
0
⊿L
150
⊿L
150
－⊿L
0
Voltage（V）
Displacement（μm）
⊿L
0
⊿L
150
⊿L
150
－⊿L
0
AE0505D16
（5×5×20mm）
－5
0
5
10
15
20
750 150
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Metal sealed type multilayer piezoelectric actuators
Outline
Multilayer piezoelectric actuators convert electrical energy
into mechanical energy such as displacement or force
by making use of the piezoelectric longitudinal effect.
NEC TOKINʼs multilayer piezoelectric actuators are
produced based on our unique element structure design
by making use of originally developed piezoelectric
ceramic materials with high electrostrictive factors.
Compared to conventional piezoelectric actuators,
they are smaller in size but can generate higher
displacements and forces at low voltages.
Especially, the metal sealed ASB/ASL and AHB
series actuators are much less influenced by ambient
humidity because of insulation from the atmosphere.
As a result, long service life and high performance
never experienced in the past have been attained to
allow use in various applications such as semiconductor
device production equipment and optical communication
equipment which require high reliability.
Applications
Fine adjustment of various X-Y tables steppers,
Mirror/prism positioning, Linear motors, Fluid flow
control valve drive, Vibration source, Manipulators,
etc.
ASB Series （85˚C rated）, ASL series （150˚C rated）, AHB series （High
displacement model）
Features
High reliability: Realization of MTTF ＝36,000 hours
（at 85℃ and 100 V）
Easier installation into equipments thanks to the built-in
pre-load mechanism and mounting attachment
Minimum mechanical abrasion
Large generated force: 800 N
Accurate positioning: Controllable in nm order
Numbering system
AS B 170 C 801 N P 0 LFExample:
*Compliant to RoHS directive in effect as of February, 2013
Sequentially numbered starting from 0
P＝Plane, D＝V groove （Refer to page 14 for detail.）
N＝Female thread type
F＝Flange type （refer to page 12 for details）
W＝Without a flange
Unit: Newton ［N］
The first two digits are effective numerals.
The last digit is an exponent of 10.
Example: 801＝800 N＝80 kgf
C＝150 VDC
Unit: Micrometers （μm）
The first two digits are effective numerals.
The last digit is an exponent of 10.
Example: 170＝17μm
B＝Bellows （pre-load）, maximum operating temperature: 85℃
L＝Bellows （pre-load）, maximum operating temperature: 150℃
AS＝Encapsulated in metal case
AH＝Encapsulated in metal case （High displacement model）
Comply with RoHS
New design No.
Configuration of drive block
Configuration of mount
Generated force
Maximum drive voltage
Nominal displacement
Construction of housing and
operating temperature range
Series name
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Standard Parts List
◦ASB series
Model
Displacement［μm］
Generated force
［N］
Resonance
frequency
［kHz］
Capacitance
［μF］
Insulation
resistance
［MΩ］
Maximum driving voltage
［150VDC］
ASB170C801 ■●0LF 17.0 ±3 800 14 1.5 30
ASB170C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB340C801 ■●0LF 34.0 ±6 800 12 3.0 15
ASB340C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB510C801 ■●0LF 51.0 ±9 800 10 4.5 10
ASB510C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB680C801 ■●0LF 68.0 ±12 800 8 6.0 5
ASB680C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB170C201WP1-A0LF 20.0 ±3 200 37 0.5 100
*Note: ■ in model number has “N” or “F” letter.
● in model number has “P” or “D” letter.
Example） ASB170C801NP0LF, ASB510C801WD1-A0LF
*Model number, ASB＊＊＊ C801W ●1-A1LF is the model without a flange.
*For detail information of measurement conditions and outer dimension, please refer to “Performance” and “Outer Dimension” sections.
◦ASL series
Model
Displacement［μm］
Generated force
［N］
Resonance
frequency
［kHz］
Capacitance
［μF］
Insulation
resistance
［MΩ］
Maximum driving voltage
［150VDC］
ASL170C801 ■●0LF 19.0 ±3 800 14 1.34 30
ASL340C801 ■●0LF 39.0 ±6 800 12 2.55 15
ASL510C801 ■●0LF 58.0 ±9 800 10 3.84 10
ASL680C801 ■●0LF 77.0 ±12 800 8 5.07 5
*Note: ■ in model number has “N” or “F” letter.
● in model number has “P” or “D” letter.
Example） ASL170C801FP0LF
*No flange type is also available for ASL-series. Please contact us for detail.
◦AHB series
Model
Displacement［μm］
Generated force
［N］
Resonance
frequency
［kHz］
Capacitance
［μF］
Insulation
resistance
［MΩ］
Maximum driving voltage
［150VDC］
AHB550C801 ■●0LF 55.0 ±8 800 12 6.4 10
AHB700C801 ■●0LF 70.0 ±15 800 8 8.2 5
AHB800C801 ■●0LF 80.0 ±15 800 8 9.3 5
AHB800C302WD1-A0LF 80.0 ±15 3000 8 37.0 2
*Note: ■ in model number has “N” or “F” letter.
● in model number has “P” or “D” letter.
Example） AHB800C801NP0LF
*No flange type is also available for AHB-series. Please contact us for detail.
*For detail information of measurement conditions and outer dimension, please refer to “Performance” and “Outer Dimension” sections.
Flange type No flange typ
e
Product appearance example
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Performance
Item Standard Conditions
Operating temperature range ASB/AHB : ー25 to ＋85℃
ASL : ー40 to ＋150℃
When applied with DC voltage: Ambient temperature
When driven by pulse: Ambient temperature + Temperature rise due
to generated heat
Recommended Storage
condition ー5 to ＋40℃
Maximum driving voltage 150VDC
Displacement See the standard parts list At 150VDC
Generated force
（compression resistance）See the standard parts list The force required for restricting the displacement to 0 when the
maximum driving voltage is applied.
Capacitance See the standard parts list
f＝1kHz, V ＝1VrmsCapacitance tolerance ＋/ー20%
Dissipation factor 5% or less
Insulation resistance See the standard parts list Value obtained in 1 minute at 150 VDC
Resonance frequency See the standard parts list With both ends of element in free state
Typical value of the element under our test conditions
Airtightness 1×10ー8 atm cc/sec or less
Temperature cycle test
Displacement: Initial value ±30%
Capacitance: Initial value ±30%
tan δ: Less than initial rated value
Insulation resistance: 1 MΩ or more
Appearance: No noticeable defect
ASB, AHB ASL
Room temperature （3 min） Room temperature （3 min）
－25℃ （30 min） －40℃ （30 min）
Room temperature （3 min） Room temperature （3 min）
＋85℃ （30 min） ＋150℃ （30 min）
Repetition of 10 cycles of the above
High-temperature shelf test
Displacement: Initial value ±30%
Capacitance: Initial value ±30%
tan δ: Less than initial rated value
Insulation resistance: 1 MΩ or more
Appearance: No noticeable defect
Temperature ASB, AHB: 85 ±2℃
ASL: 150±2℃
Time 1,000±48 h
Solvent resistance test
Displacement: Initial value ±30%
Capacitance: Initial value ±30%
tan δ: Less than initial rated value
Insulation resistance: 1 MΩ or more
Appearance: No noticeable defect
Mark: Easily legible
Solvent: Isopropyl alcohol
Temperature: 23 ±5℃
Time: Immersion for 1 min
Heat resistance test
Displacement: Initial value ±30%
Capacitance: Initial value ±30%
tan δ: Less than initial rated value
Insulation resistance: 1 MΩ or more
Appearance: No noticeable defect
Mark: Easily legible
Temperature: 150 ±3℃
Time: 96±4 h
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Dimensions （Common to ASB, ASL and AHB Series）
●Female thread type
●Flange type
Enlarged of section A
P type
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
[mm]
Section A
17
φ19.6±0.5
φ11.5±0.5
17
M4 screw of min. 3 deep
＊Lead wire: AWG26, UL1371
Red color: （＋）
White color: （－
）
Prepared hole of max. 5 deep
19±0.5
9±0.2
2.5±0.2 130±10
L±0.5
2
D type
φ2.2
90°
Direction of displacement
[mm]
Section A
17
φ35±0.5
φ11.5±0.5
4－
φ
3.5
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
45°45°
130±10
L±0.5
2
P.C.D.28
1
3.0±0.5
3.0±0.2
2.5±0.2
Direction of displacement
Enlarged of section A
P type
＊Lead wire: AWG26, UL1371
Red color: （＋）
White color:（－
）
D type
φ2.2
90°
Model L（mm）
ASB170C801NP0LF 38.4
ASL170C801NP0LF
ASB340C801NP0LF 58.4
ASL340C801NP0LF
ASB510C801NP0LF 78.4
ASL510C801NP0LF
ASB680C801NP0LF 98.4
ASL680C801NP0LF
Model L（mm）
AHB550C801NP0LF 58.4
AHB700C801NP0LF 78.4
AHB800C801NP0LF 78.4
＊ Both P type and D type have the same
overall lengths
Model L（mm）
ASB170C801FP0LF 32.4
ASL170C801FP0LF
ASB340C801FP0LF 52.4
ASL340C801FP0LF
ASB510C801FP0LF 72.4
ASL510C801FP0LF
ASB680C801FP0LF 92.4
ASL680C801FP0LF
Model L（mm）
AHB550C801FP0LF 52.4
AHB700C801FP0LF 72.4
AHB800C801FP0LF 72.4
＊ Both P type and D type have the same
overall lengths
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●Without flange type
●ASB170C201WP1-A0LF ●AHB800C302WD1-A0LF
Enlarged of section A
P type
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
[mm]
φ11.5±0.5
＊Lead wire: AWG26, UL1371
Red color: （＋）
White color: （－
）
D type
φ2.2
90°
L±0.5
1.5±0.2
100±5
11.2±0.2
13±0.5
7.2±0.2
5±1
Section A
[mm]
24.5±0.5
L＝100±0.5
5±1
（2.6）
2.0±0.1
5.9±0.1
MAX6.5
MAX8.2
6.6
Lead wire
Lead wire
＋0
－0.1
（0.3）
（0.5）
CO. 2±0.1
TOP VIEW
＊Lead wire: AWG32, UL1993
Red color: （＋）
White color: （－
）
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
φ20.0±0.3
CO.5
Enlarged of section A
Section A
65±0.5100±5
5±1
21.6±0.1
1.5±0.1
19.5±0.1
Lead wire (L=100)Lead wire (L=100)
12.7±0.1
（0.5）
（0.8）
φ20.0±0.3
0.8±0.2
90°
φ3.6±0.1
＊Lead wire: AWG26, UL1371
Red color: （＋）
White color: （－
）
[mm]
Model L（mm）
ASB170C801W ●1-A0LF 24.4
ASL170C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB340C801W ●1-A0LF 44.4
ASL340C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB510C801W ●1-A0LF 64.4
ASL510C801W ●1-A0LF
ASB680C801W ●1-A0LF 84.4
ASL680C801W ●1-A0LF
Model L（mm）
AHB550C801W ●1-A0LF 44.4
AHB700C801W ●1-A0LF 64.4
AHB800C801W ●1-A0LF 64.4
＊Note: ●
in model number has “P” or “D” letter.
Example） AHB800C801NP0LF.
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Example of fixing method for without flange type
◦ASB series
Characteristic Data
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0 50
10
20
30
40
50
60
10
0
0 50
106
107
108
109
1010
5–25 –15 –5 105 12525 6545 85100 150
1
2
3
4
5
6
–20 0 20 40 60 80
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
100 100
0
100 150 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
200 400 600 800
ASB170C801*P0
ASB340C801*P0
ASB510C801*P0
ASB510C801*P0
ASB170C801*P0
ASB170C801*P0
ASB170C801*P0
ASB340C801*P0
ASB510C801*P0
ASB340C801*P0
ASB340C801*P0
ASB170C801*P0
ASB170C801*P0
ASB510C801
*P0
ASB680C801*P0
ASB680C801*P0
ASB340C801*P0
ASB510C801*P0
ASB510C801*P0
DC bias voltage
（
V
）
Drive frequency（Hz）
Temperature
（℃）
Temperature
（℃）
DC voltage（V）Generated force（N）
Displacement
(
μ
m)
Displacement (μm)
Displacement (μm)
Displacement
(
μ
m)
Capacitance (μF)
Insulation resistance (Ω)
Applied voltage 150VDC
Applied voltage 150VDC
Measured voltage : 150VDC
Measured frequency : 1kHz
Crest value of voltage
150V (SIN waveform)
DC bias : 75V
Fig-10 Voltage vs. Displacement
Fig-12 Drive frequency vs. Displacement
Fig-11 Compression load vs. Displacement
Fig-13 Temperature vs. Displacement Fig-14 DC bias vs. Capacitance
Fig-15 Temperature vs. Insulation resistance
The base of the actuator should be settled to pedestal.
Keep caution on the electrical insulation for the lead wire
.
L
ead wire
Metal sealed actuator (Without flange type)
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◦AHB series
-40 -20 0 20 40 60
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
80 100 120 140 160
Temperature（℃）
Displacement（μm）
ASL510C801***
ASB510C801***
Fig-16 Temperature vs. Displacement Fig-17 Temperature vs. Capacitance
ASB Type
ASL Type
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 16
0
Capacitance（nF）
Temperature（℃）
SAMPLE:5×5×20mm
Displacement（μm）Surface temperature（℃）
0
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
0 100 200 300
Driving frequency（Hz）
Fig-20 Heat generation vs. Drive frequency
Driving waveform: SIN wave 0~Vp-p
Temperature measurement： 10 minutes after the device is in operation
400 500 600
0 50 100 150
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
DC Voltage（V）
Fig-18 Voltage vs. Displacement
0
0 200 400 600 800 100
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Generated Force（N）
Fig-19 Compression load vs. Displacement
Displacement（μm）
AHB800C801
AHB700C801
AHB550C801
AHB800C801
AHB550C801
AHB700C801
Voltage: 150VDC
0～150Vp-p
0～100Vp-p
0～50Vp-p
Model: AHB800C801NP0LF
◦ASL series performance compare with ASB series
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Application Example
Semiconductor manufacturing system Positioning of stepper, Clamping actuator of wire bonding, Valve actuation of mass flow controller, Actuator of
shaker, Actuator of damping system, Positioning of light source.
Precision machinery, Mechatronics Sewing machine, Robot, Vibration of parts feeder, Positioning of equipment, Pressure sensor
Home appliance, Audio equipment Actuator of pump, Speaker
Imaging equipment Actuator of resolution improvement, Actuator of autofocusing, Actuator of damping
Computer, OA equipment Pressure sensor, Positing of memory device （data storage or others）
Optical equipment Positioning of stage, Actuator of autofocusing, Actuator of shaker and damping system
Communications Polarization control, Wavelength control
Medical equipment Micropump, Ultrasonic transducer
Measuring instrument Pressure sensor, Acceleration sensor, Fine positioning
Automobile Vibration control
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Majority of failure mode of multilayer piezoelectric actuators is the short circuit due to degraded insulation.
Though the cause of degradation of insulation has not been clarified perfectly, it has been found that the
failure rate varies greatly between statistic uses （DC voltage application） and dynamic uses （pulse voltage
application）. Like other electrical components, piezo actuators can be influenced by humidity as well as
applied voltage and ambient temperature. NEC TOKIN has added the metal sealed type piezo actuators
featuring high reliability by eliminating influence of the ambient atmosphere.
This section describes reliability guidelines for static and dynamic usages of the resin-coated and metal
sealed types actuators.
Reliability of our multilayer piezoelectric actuators is represented by MTTF （mean time to failure） in case of
static usage. Though the number of repetitions is considered to be used to represent the reliability in the
case of dynamic usage, the accurate relationship between the indicator and cause has not been determined
because of various influential causes and the mutual action between them. For the present, therefore, only
the obtained data and our concept are described.
（1） Resin-coated Type （AE Series）
a. DC voltage application
The acceleration factors have been obtained empirically for each of the drive voltage, ambient
temperature and relative humidity based on many experimental result. The MTTFr in actual
applications is estimated using equation （1） below with MTTFs observed under accelerated condition
as the reference value.
Reliability
MTTF
r
=MTTF
s
×A
v
×A
h
×A
t
• • • (1)
[
Example] The following calculation is made for the case of use at 25℃, 60% RH and 100 V:
MTTF
r
: Estimated value
MTTF
s
: Reference value (=500h)
A
v
: Acceleration factor for drive voltage=
A
h
: Acceleration factor for relative humidity=
A
t
: Acceleration factor for ambient temperature=1.5
MTTF
r
=500× × ×1.5
=500×3.66×7.29×1.84
24,500h (2.8years)
V
r
150
3.2
H
r
90
4.9
100
150
3.2
60
90
4.9
10
40–Tr
10
40–25
V
r
: Actual voltage (V)
H
r
: Actual relative humidity (RH%)
T
r
: Actual ambient temperature(℃
)
b. Pulse voltage application
When this element is driven by a pulse voltage, temperature rises as a result of heating due to
dielectric loss of ceramics. Therefore, the element is not likely to be influenced by the humidity, thus
extending the service life greatly. Since this effect is affected by the element shape, pulse waveform
and frequency, it cannot be calculated by an equation as in the case of DC voltage application.
In NEC TOKINʼs testing on the AE0203D08, there was no failure confirmed after 0-150 V rectangular
pulse wave was applied with 500 Hz for 500 hours （equivalent to 900 million pulses were applied） .
Please pay attention to the physical damage due to ringing phenomenon caused by the fixed method
of the element and the speed of the voltage rise.
Please refer to the separately printed literature, “ NEC TOKIN Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Userʼs
Manual” for more detail.
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（2） Metal Sealed Type （ASB, ASL and AHB Series）
a. DC voltage application
MTTFr of the metal sealed type under the actual operating conditions is calculated/estimated from the
reference MTTFs and the acceleration factor as in the case of the resin-coated type. However since
the internal element is sealed from the atmosphere, it is not influenced by the atmospheric humidity.
Therefore, equation （2） below is used.
MTTF
r
=MTTF
s
×A
v
×A
t
• • • (2)
[
Example] The following calculation is made for use at 25(c and 150 V:
MTTF
r
: Estimated value
MTTF
s
: Reference value (=36,000h)
A
v
: Acceleration factor for drive voltage=
A
t
:Acceleration factor for ambient temperature=1.5
MTTF
r
=36,000× ×1.5
=36,000×0.44×11.3
179,000h (20.4years)
V
r
100
2
150
100
2
10
85–T
r
10
85–25
V
r
: Actual operating voltage (V)
T
r
: Actual operating temperature (℃)
b. Pulse voltage application
Like the resin-coated type, it is extremely difficult to estimate reliability by using an equation in the
metal sealed type because of the influence of the pulse waveform, frequency, etc. in addition to the
voltage and ambient temperature.
In NEC TOKINʼs testing on the ASB170C801NP0, there was no failure confirmed up to 1000 hours
（equivalent to 100 million pulses were applied） under the conditions below.
[Conditions for evaluation]
Temperature: 85 ±2℃
Humidity: 90 to 95% RH
Load: 200 N to 500 N （20 kgf to 50 kgf）
Drive voltage waveform: Rectangular wave, 30 Hz, 0 V to 100 V, duty ratio at 30%
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Fixing Method:
Carefully prevent the piezo actuators from being bent, being twisted, or being applied tensile force.
Reference: Guide for tolerance of twisting and tension
Reference value Remarks
Twisting force 3 ×10－1N・m or less For an actuator which generates a force of 800 N
（compression resistance）
Tension 50 N or less
Install the actuator so that the center axis of generated displacement is aligned with the center axis of the load.
a. Resin-coated type
• Epoxy-based adhesives are recommended for bonding. Select adhesives that have high rigidity and
allow minimum thickness so that the generation force and displacement cannot be deteriorated. Also do
not form adhesives at the side of actuator.
• When thermosetting resin is used, perform polarizing treatment （see the caution section） again after the
adhesive is settled.
• The resin-coated type is weak to tensile force because of its structure and may be broken when tensile
force is applied onto the device. Using the device in the state that constantly applies compression is
effective against any mechanical damage. The pressure applied to this element should be kept at 20 to
50% of the force generated by this element （compression resistance）.
• Install the element so that the axis of generated displacement is vertical to the mounting surface.
b. Metal sealed type
• Select the mounting bracket （female thread type or flange type） according to the mounting method, and
install the element utilizing the bracket.
• Fix the element securely so that the generated force and displacement cannot be deteriorated.
• Connect the driven item at the displacement generating end after securing the mounting portion so that
it avoids unnecessary stress applied at the time of installation.
• Though this product is designed to apply a compressive force to the internal element by the metal case, avoid
any usages that cause bending, twisting, or tension force when the device is in use
Example of Actuator mounting：
Guide to Use
Driving Method:
Connect the red lead wire to the positive （＋） terminal of the power supply. Also prevent reverse voltage application.
Basically the voltage controls the aimed displacement and generated force. In driving, however, it is also necessary
to take ringing due to the resonance or hysteresis of the element itself into consideration. In pulse driving, it is further
necessary to pay sufficient attention to heat generation due to dielectric loss, charge/discharge current due to the
capacitive component and the power output impedance as well. Please refer to the separately printed
literature, “NEC TOKIN Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Userʼs Manual”
Spherical surface
Hing
e
Piezo ActuatorPiezo Actuator
Moving part or load
Only one side is touching the actuator.
(Stress is concentrated on one edge
and generates share mode stress)
The actuator may break. Piezo ActuatorPiezo Actuator Piezo Actuator
Piezo Actuator
a
) Example of wrong mounting
Imperfect alignment between actuator and load
<Actuator will be broken>
b) Example of correct mounting
Mount the device so that the load is uniformly
applied by the spherical surface or the hinge
Moving part or load
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Generated force and load relation:
Static load: Initial position (0V position) is dropped
by spring constant but total displacement has the
same value under static load.
Spring load (Fluctuating load): Displacement
is changed by relation between generated
force and spring constant of actuator.
Static load: No load value change when actuator moves.
Fluctuating load: Load value changes by spring reaction when actuator moves.
－10
－5
0
5
10
15
20
Displacement（μm）
－20
－15
－10
－5
0
5
10
15
20
Displacement
（μ
m
）
400N static load is applied
Zero point shift.
Total displacement is not changed.
Model: AE0505D16
100 1500
0 200 400 600 800 1000
50
Voltage（Ｖ）
Load（Ｎ）
0V
150V
400N
M
M
Piezo Actuator
0
150
10008006004002000
100500
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Displacement（μm）Displacement（μm）
Voltage（Ｖ）
Load（Ｎ）
Spring load of 14.3N/μm
Spring load of
14.3N/μm
Reduction of displacement
Model: AE0505D16
Load-Displacement
line of actuator
Displacement loss
Reduction of displacement
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Piezo Actuator
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Connect the red lead wire to the positive （＋） terminal of the power supply.
Carefully avoid electric shock since a high voltage is in use.
Never apply excessive tension to a lead wire. Do not handle the product by picking up or moving the lead wire.
Do not disassemble the case of the metal sealed type.
Machining of the actuator element and replacement of the lead wire are prohibited.
Do not handle the resin-coated type （AE series） with bare hands. Otherwise, the reliability of the element
would be degraded.
Do not wash resin-coated type （AE series） by organic solvant.
Avoid excessive physical shock resulting from, for example, dropping. Otherwise, the internal piezoelectric ceramic
element may be damaged.
If the actuator is exposed to high temperature above 100℃ or if it is used after long storage period （more
than three months）, it should be polarized by using the circuit configuration and conditions shown below.
Precautions
R1
Protective resistor R1＝1kΩ
Protective resistor R2＝1kΩ
Polarizing conditions: DC voltage application
0
V
→
150
±
0.2V (to be retained for 10 seconds)
→
0
R
2
PA
S
V
Do not apply voltage exceeding maximum rating voltage, or do not do rapid charging and discharging.
These might lead to degradation of the reliability or mechanical fracture.
Do not use the actuator in high concentration of highly inflammable gas. Otherwise, ignition may occur.
Use the actuator so as not to cause bending, twisting or tension. Furthermore, align the center axis of displacement
of the actuator with the center axis of the mechanical load.
Drive the actuator so that the rising speed is more than three times as much as the resonance period in
order to prevent the device from damaging by ringing.
Store the resin-coated type （AE series） preferably in a dry atmosphere （desirably below 40% RH） at ordinary
temperatures （－ 5 to ＋40˚C）. Avoid condensation on the product surface.
Store actuators where there is no vibration.
These products must be handled properly as industrial waste. When disposing, please contact your local waste
disposal service.
Piezo actuator is industrial wastes, make sure disposal method under the laws.
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●All specications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data.
●Please request for a specication sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase.
●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog.
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●All specications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data.
●Please request for a specication sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase.
●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog.
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●All specications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data.
●Please request for a specication sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase.
●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog.
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●All specications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data.
●Please request for a specication sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase.
●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog.
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When using our products, the following precautions should
be taken.
（1） Safety designing of an apparatus or a system allowing for failures of electronic components used
in the system
In general, failures will occur in electronic components at a certain probability. NEC TOKIN makes
every effort to improve the quality and reliability of electronic component products. However, it is
impossible to completely eliminate the probability of failures. Therefore, when using NEC TOKIN’
s electronic component products, systems should be carefully designed to ensure redundancy in
the event of an accident which would result in injury or death, fire, or social damage, to ensure
the prevention of the spread of fire, and the prevention of faulty operation. （Please refer to pre-
cautions to be taken when using multilayer piezoelectric actuators for the details of failures.）
（2） Quality level of various kinds of parts, and equipment in which the parts can be utilized
Electronic components have a standard quality level unless otherwise specified.
NEC TOKIN classifies the level of quality of electronic component products into three levels, in
order from a lower level, a standard quality level, a special quality level, and a custom quality level
in which a customer individually specifies a quality assurance program. Each of the quality levels
has recommended applications.
If a user wants to use the electronic parts having a standard quality level in applications other
than the applications specified for the standard quality level, they should always consult a member
of our company’s sales staff before using the electronic parts.
Standard quality level : Computers, office automation equipment, communications equipment,
measuring instruments, AV equipment, household electrical appliances,
machine tools, personal equipment, industrial robots
Special quality level : Transportation equipment （automobiles, railways, shipping, or the
like）, traffic signals, disaster prevention/crime prevention systems, a
variety of safety devices, and medical equipment which is not directly
intended for life-support purposes
Custom quality level : Equipment for airplanes, aerospace equipment, nuclear power control
systems, and medical equipment, apparatus or system for life-support
purposes
Unless otherwise shown, the quality level of NEC TOKIN’s electronic component products included in
documents such as catalogues, data sheets or data books is the standard quality level.
（3） This manual is subject to change without notice.
The contents of this manual are based on data which is correct as of February, 2013, and they
may be changed without notice. If our products are used for mass-production design, please
cousult with a member of our company’s sales staff by way of precaution.
（4） Reprinting and copying of this manual without prior written permission from NEC TOKIN
Corporation are not permitted.
（5） Industrial property problems
In the event any problems associated with industrial property of a third party arising as a result of
the use of our products, NEC TOKIN assumes no responsibility for problems other than problems
directly associated with the constitution and manufacturing method of the products.
（6） Should any of these products come under the category of strategic goods or services （according
to Japan’s foreign trade and foreign exchange regulations）, the sender must obtain an export
license from the Japanese Government before said products can be exported outside Japan.
