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Benets
• Large generated force of 3,500 N/cm2
• Operatingtemperaturerangefrom−25°Cto+85°C
• High-speed response: Driving up to about 1/3 of self-
resonant frequency (in several ten kHz)
• Low power consumption: Can be retained at the leakage
currentstateof100μAorless
• Very small size: 1/10 or smaller than conventional
multilayer actuators
• RoHS/REACH compliant
Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators
AE Series Resin Coated
Overview
Multilayer piezoelectric actuators are ceramic elements
used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
such as displacement or force by utilizing the piezoelectric
longitudinal effect.
KEMET’s multilayer piezoelectric actuators are produced
based on our unique element structure design and
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.
The Resin Coated AE series actuators feature compact size
and a wide variety of shapes for applications such as ultra-
nepositioningmechanismanddrivesources.
Applications
Typical applications include positioning, auto focusing
ofopticalsystems,pumps,mass-owvalves,vibration
source, vibration controls, sensors, image stabilization
of DSC, mirror/prism positioning, manipulators, motors
and printers.
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Ordering Information
AE 0505 D44 H40 D F
Series Ceramic Cross Section
(mm)
Nominal Displacement
(μm)
Overall Length
(mm) Coating Type Environmental
Compliance
AE = Resin Coated Type 0505 = 5 mm X 5 mm
(Coating area is not
included)
The last two digits specify
the displacement values.
Example:D44=44μm
Blank = Standard overall
lengths of 5, 10 or 20
H09 = 9
H18 = 18
H40 = 40
D = Thin coating type F = RoHS/REACH
Compliant
(See "Environmental
Compliance" below)
Application Examples
Application Examples
Semiconductor manufacturing system Clamping actuator of wire bonding, 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 appliances Actuator of pump
Audio equipment Speaker
Imaging equipment Actuator of resolution improvement, actuator of autofocusing, actuator of damping
Computer, OA equipment Pressure sensor, positioning 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, manipulators
Measuring instrument Pressuresensor,accelerationsensor,nepositioning
Automotive Vibration Control
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Element Structure
KEMET’s multilayer piezoelectric actuators are designed using unique element structure technology and proprietary ceramic
materials with high electrostrictive factors.
Insulator
Internal
electrode
Direction of displacement
External
electrode
Ceramic
This particular structure and technology involved provide a unique product with below advantages compared to other similar
solutions:
Against electromagnetic actuators
• Faster response
• Higher resolution for positioning
• Large generated force
• Low power consumption
• No electromagnetic noise
Against bimorph piezoelectric actuators
• 7timestheenergyconversioneciencyofthebimorphtypeactuator
• Lower power consumption
• Large generated force
• Stable displacement, reduced shift and creep phenomena
• 100 times the response speed of the bimorph piezoelectric actuator
Against stacked piezoelectric actuators
• Compactsize(lessthan1/10thespecicvolumeofthestackedpiezoelectricactuator)
• Low drive voltage
• Easy to use
• Inexpensive
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Dimensions in mm
Outer dimensions in mm
Overall length 10 and 20 mm Products Overall length 5, 9, 18 and 40 mm Products
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 KEMET for details.
Part Number
Outer Dimensions
H ±0.1 T1 ±0.1 W1 ±0.1 T2 Maximum W2 Maximum W3 Maximum
AE0203D04DF 5
2.0 3.0 2.4 3.4 5.5
AE0203D08H09DF 9
AE0203D08DF 10
AE0203D18H18DF 18
AE0203D16DF 20
AE0203D44H40DF 40
AE0505D08H09DF 9
5.0 5.0 5.4 5.4 7.5
AE0505D08DF 10
AE0505D18H18DF 18
AE0505D16DF 20
AE0505D44H40DF 40
AE0707D08H09DF 9
7.0 7.0 7.4 7.4 9.5
AE0707D08DF 10
AE0707D18H18DF 18
AE0707D16DF 20
AE0707D44H40DF 40
AE1010D08H09DF 9
10.0 10.0 10.4 10.4 12.5
AE1010D18H18DF 18
AE1010D16DF 20
AE1010D44H40DF 40
AE1414D16DF 20 14.2 14.2 14.6 14.6 16.7
AE2525D15DF 20 25.1 25.1 25.5 25.5 27.6
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Dimensions in mm cont.
Wire dimensions in mm
Note:
Ød = Diameter of lead wire
ØD = Outer diameter including the thickness of coating
L = Lead wire length
Lead wire : Copper wire with Tin plating
Coating : PTFE (Polytetrauoroethylene)
Part Number Wire Dimensions
AWG Ød ØD LUL Number
AE0203D04DF
30 0.3 0.5
100 1993
AE0203D08H09DF
AE0203D08DF
AE0203D18H18DF
AE0203D16DF
AE0203D44H40DF
AE0505D08H09DF
AE0505D08DF
AE0505D18H18DF
26 0.5 0.8AE0505D16DF
AE0505D44H40DF
AE0707D08H09DF 30 0.3 0.5
AE0707D08DF
AE0707D18H18DF
26 0.5 0.8AE0707D16DF
AE0707D44H40DF
AE1010D08H09DF 30 0.3 0.5
AE1010D18H18DF
26 0.5 0.8
AE1010D16DF
AE1010D44H40DF
AE1414D16DF
AE2525D15DF
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Dimensions in mm cont.
AE0203D04DF AE0203D08H09DF
AE0203D08DF AE0203D18H18DF
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Dimensions in mm cont.
AE0203D16DF AE0203D44H40DF
AE0505D08H09DF AE0505D08DF
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Dimensions in mm cont.
AE0505D18H18DF AE0505D16DF
AE0505D44H40DF AE0707D08H09DF
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Dimensions in mm cont.
AE00707D08DF AE0707D18H18DF
AE0707D16DF AE0707D44H40DF
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Dimensions in mm cont.
AE1010D08H09DF AE1010D18H18DF
AE1010D16DF AE1010D44H40DF
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Dimensions in mm cont.
AE1414D16DF AE2525D15DF
Performance Characteristics
Item Performance Characteristics Conditions
Operating Temperature Range −25to+85°C
When applied with a DC voltage at ambient temperature.
When driven by an AC voltage at ambient temperature
plus temperature rise due to heat generation.
Recommended Storage Condition −5to+40°C/lessthan40%R.H.
No condensation.
Recommended storage to be at room temperature.
Maximum Driving Voltage 150 VDC
Displacement See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference At 150 VDC
"Generated Force
(Compression Resistance)"
See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference
The force required for restricting the displacement to zero
when the maximum driving voltage is applied.
Capacitance See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference
f = 1 kHz, V = 1 Vrms (< 10 µF)
f = 120 Hz, V = 1 Vrms (> 10 µF)
Capacitance Tolerance ±20%
Dissipation Factor 5%orless
Insulation Resistance See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference Value obtained in one minute at 150 VDC.
Resonance Frequency See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference
Both ends of the element are in free state.
Typical values of the element under our test conditions.
Tensile Strength 1/10 of generated force Typical values of the element under our test conditions.
Young's Modulus 4.4 X 1010 N/m2Typical values of the element under our test conditions.
Temperature Cycle Test
Displacement:Initialvalue±20%
Capacitance:Initialvalue±30%
tanδ:Lessthaninitialratedvalue
InsulationResistance:1MΩormore
Room temperature (3 minutes)
At−25°Cfor30minutes
Room temperature (3 minutes)
At+85°Cfor30minutes
Repetition of 10 cycles of the above
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Environmental Compliance
All KEMET Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators are RoHS and REACH Compliant.
Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify
theircustomersofthepresenceofanySubstancesofVeryHighConcern(SVHC)intheirproductsexceeding0.1%byweight
and provide instructions on safe use of the product.
KEMET Corporation reports regarding the Article 33(1) of REACH Regulation as follows:
1. Applicable Product:
Multilayer piezoelectric actuators (AE, ASB, ASL and AHB Series).
2. Report for content of REACH SVHC list:
Theproduct(s)abovecontainasubstancebymorethan0.1wt%perproductweightthatwaspublishedinthe8thupdateof
the REACH SVHC substances (December 19, 2012).
3. Regarding safety of the multilayer piezoelectric actuators (Piezoceramic products):
The Piezoceramic that is used in this product becomes ceramic by sintering powder containing PZT as a main ingredient.
It is chemically stable, with minimum risks toward the human body or environment within the intended use of the product.
Please note that risks could occur in the case of inhalation or accidental oral uptake of powder ceramics.
4. Technical product information on the multilayer piezoelectric actuators (Piezoceramic products):
The manufacturing technique of the “piezoceramic products” whose main ingredient is Lead Titanium Zirconium Oxide
(PZT) has been established, and there is no alternative material that can exhibit superior performance than PZT at this
moment. Please note that the piezoceramic is listed as an exempt on RoHS (2011/65/EU) Annex III (7c.1).
5. Responsibility of piezoceramic manufacturers:
Piezoceramic manufacturers report information regarding PZT containment in their products to the customers to obey the
article 33 of the REACH regulation.
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Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference
Part Number
Electrical Energy/
Power Physical
Capacitance
(µF)
Resonance
Frequency
(kHz)
Insulation
Resistance
(MΩ)
Generated
Force
(N)
Cross
Section
(mm)
Overall
Length
(mm)
Displacement (µm)
at Maximum
Voltage of 150 VDC
Stiffness
(N/µm)
Weight
(g)
AE0203D04DF 0.09 261 100.0 200 2X3 54.6 ±1.5 43.5 0.4
AE0203D08H09DF 0.16 152 100.0 200 2X3 98.0 ±2.0 25.0 0.7
AE0203D08DF 0.18 138 100.0 200 2X3 10 9.1 ±1.5 22.0 0.8
AE0203D18H18DF 0.40 76 50.0 200 2X3 18 19.0 ±2.0 10.5 1.4
AE0203D16DF 0.35 69 50.0 200 2X3 20 17.4 ±2.0 11.5 1.6
AE0203D44H40DF 0.82 34 20.0 200 2X3 40 42.0 ±6.6 47.6 2.5
AE0505D08H09DF 0.68 152 50.0 850 5X5 98.7 ±1.5 97.7 2.4
AE0505D08DF 0.75 138 50.0 850 5X5 10 9.1 ±1.5 93.4 2.6
AE0505D18H18DF 1.60 76 10.0 850 5X5 18 19.0 ±2.0 44.7 4.7
AE0505D16DF 1.40 69 10.0 850 5X5 20 17.4 ±2.0 48.9 5.2
AE0505D44H40DF 3.40 34 5.0 850 5X5 40 42.0 ±6.6 20.2 11.0
AE0707D08H09DF 1.40 152 10.0 1700 7x7 98.7 ±1.5 195.4 3.8
AE0707D08DF 1.50 138 10.0 1700 7x7 10 9.1 ±1.5 186.8 5.0
AE0707D18H18DF 3.40 76 5.0 1700 7x7 18 19.0 ±2.0 89.5 8.0
AE0707D16DF 3.40 69 5.0 1700 7x7 20 17.4 ±2.0 97.7 9.0
AE0707D44H40DF 6.70 34 5.0 1700 7x7 40 42.0 ±6.6 40.5 17.0
AE1010D08H09DF 2.90 152 10.0 3,500 10X10 99.0 ±2.0 388.9 9.0
AE1010D18H18DF 6.60 76 5.0 3,500 10X10 18 20.0 ±3.5 175.0 19.0
AE1010D16DF 5.40 69 5.0 3,500 10X10 20 18.4 ±3.5 190.2 20.0
AE1010D44H40DF 13.60 34 2.0 3,500 10X10 40 42.0 ±6.6 83.3 36.0
AE1414D16DF 10.80 69 2.0 7,000 14X14 20 18.4 ±3.5 380.4 38.0
AE2525D15DF 30.50 69 0.4 20,000 25X25 20 15.6 ±2.0 1282.0 105.0
Custom Design Parts
Customized parts are available on request. Please contact KEMET.
Below guidelines can be used as reference regarding generated displacement and generated force.
Item Characteristics
Displacement Roughly proportional
to the length of the element
Generated Force Roughly proportional
to the sectional area of the element
Product Cross Section 1 x 1 mm square or larger
Product Length 1 mm or longer
Product Shape Available in cylindrical ring or other
shapes
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Electrical Characteristics
Figure 1 - Voltage vs. Displacement Figure 2 - Generated Force vs. Displacement
of AE0505D16F in Driving Voltage
Figure 3 - Generated Force vs. Displacement - 1 Figure 4 - Generated Force vs. Displacement - 2
Figure 5 - Temperature vs. Displacement Figure 6 - Temperature vs. Displacement
Notes:
* Listed data are reference values. For the voltage vs. displacement characteristics, the same length of piezo series shows the same voltage vs.
displacement characteristics.
* Denition of generated force for gures 2, 3 and 4: force required for restricting the displacement to 0 when the maximum driving voltage is applied.
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Figure 7 - Voltage vs. Displacement in Time Figure 8 - Heat Generation vs. Drive Frequency - 1
Figure 9 - Heat Generation vs. Drive Frequency - 2
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE0203D04DF
AE0203D08H09DF
AE0203D08DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE0203D18H18DF
AE0203D16DF
AE0203D44H40DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE0505D08H09DF
AE0505D08DF
AE0505D18H18DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE0505D16DF
AE0505D44H40DF
AE0707D08H09DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE00707D08DF
AE0707D18H18DF
AE0707D16DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE0707D44H40DF
AE1010D08H09DF
AE1010D18H18DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE1010D16DF
AE1010D44H40DF
AE1414D16DF
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Electrical Characteristics cont.
Voltage vs. Displacement Generated force vs. Displacement Temperature vs. Displacement
AE2525D15DF
Packaging
Part Type Packaging Type Pieces per Box
AE0203
Bulk
10
AE0505
AE0707 4
AE1010
AE1414 1
AE2525
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Reliability
The majority of failure modes on multilayer piezoelectric actuators are short-circuits due to degraded insulation. Although
thecauseofdegradationofinsulationhasnotbeenclaried,ithasbeenfoundthatthefailureratevariesgreatlybetween
static uses (DC voltage application) and dynamic uses (pulse voltage application). Like other electrical components,
piezoelectric actuators can be affected by humidity as well as applied voltage and ambient temperature.
This section describes reliability guidelines for static and dynamic usage of the resin coated type actuators. Reliability of
our multilayer piezoelectric actuators is represented by MTTF (mean time to failure) in case of static usage.
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 results. The MTTFr in actual applications is estimated using equation (1) below with
MTTFs observed under accelerated conditions as the reference value.
(1) MTTFr = MTTFs × Av × Ah × At
MTTFr : Estimated value
MTTFs : Reference value (= 500 hours)
Av: Acceleration factor for drive voltage = (150/Vr)3.2 Vr: Actual voltage (V)
Ah: Acceleration factor for relative humidity = (90/Hr)4.9 Hr:Actualrelativehumidity(RH%)
At: Acceleration factor for ambient temperature = 1.5(40−Tr)/10 Tr:Actualambienttemperature(°C)
Thefollowingcalculationismadeforthecaseofuseat25°C,60%RHand100V.
MTTFr = 500 × (150/100)3.2 × (90/60)4.9 × 1.5(40−25)/10
= 500 × 3.66 × 7.29 × 1.84
≈24,500hours(2.8years)
Pulse Voltage Application
In driving dynamic applications, temperature rises as a result of self-heating allowing the component not to be affected
by the humidity, thus extending the operational lifetime. This phenomenon is explained as a result of the humidity factor
elimination caused by the self-heating.
Since the self-heating value is affected by multiple factors such as the element’s shape, pulse waveform and frequency, it
isdiculttoestimatetheactualrisingvalue.Therefore,thelifeoftheactuatorcannotbedeterminedbyusinganequation,
unlikethecaseofDCvoltageapplications.WhentestingtheAE0203D08DFpart,therewasnofailureconrmedafter500
hours end of the pulse driving test. (500 Hz, 0 – 150 V rectangular pulse).
Usersshouldbecarefulabouttheinuenceofphysicaldamagewhichcanbecausedbythexingmethodoftheelement
and/or the driving conditions.
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User’s Guide
Fixing Method
• Carefully prevent the piezoelectric actuators from being bent, twisted or applied tensile force.
Reference: Twisting and Tension Tolerance
Reference Value Remarks
Twisting Force 3 × 10−1 N • 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 the generated displacement is aligned with the center axis of the load.
• Epoxy-based adhesives are recommended for bonding. Select adhesives that have high rigidity and allow for medium
thickness so that the generation force and displacement cannot be deteriorated. Also, do not form adhesives on the side
of the actuator.
• When thermosetting resin is used, perform polarizing treatment (see caution section) after the adhesive is settled.
• The resin coated type is weak to the tensile force due to its structure and may be broken when tensile forces are 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.
Driving Method
• Connecttheredleadwiretothepositive(+)terminalofthepowersupply.Alsopreventreversevoltageapplication.
• In driving applications, it is necessary to take consideration of hysteresis, ringing, creep, and other similar phenomenons.
• For pulse driving, it is also necessary to be aware of self-heat generation, charge/discharge current, and the power
supply’s impedance.
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Generated Force and Load Relation
Static load: No load value changes when actuator moves.
Fluctuating load: Load value changes by spring reaction when actuator moves.
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Handling Precautions
Precautions to be taken when using multilayer piezoelectric actuators
(Please read these precautions before using our products)
1.Beforeusingordesigningasystemusingourproducts,readtheprecautionsandspecicationslistedbelow.
2. The main failures with multilayer piezeoelectric actuators are deterioration of insulation resistance, short-circuit, and
open-circuit. Before using the products, design systems should be designed carefully to ensure redundancy, prevention of
thespreadofre,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 multilayer piezoelectric actuator
series. Selection of AE series (resin coated type) or ASB, ASL or AHB Series (metal sealed type) should be based on the
intended working temperature and humidity.
• Connecttheredleadwiretothepositive(+)terminalofthepowersupply.
• Avoid electric shocks 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.
• 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.
• Do not wash the resin coated type (AE series) with organic solvents.
• Avoid excessive physical shock. Otherwise, the internal piezoelectric
ceramic element may be damaged.
• Iftheactuatorisexposedtohightemperaturesabove100°Corifused
after long storage periods (more than three months), the device should
bepolarizedbyusingthecircuitcongurationandconditionsshown
at right.
• Do not apply voltage exceeding maximum rating voltage, or rapid charging and discharging.
• Donotusetheactuatorinhighconcentrationsofhighlyinammablegas.
• Align the center axis of displacement of the actuator with the center axis of the mechanical load.
• When operated, the transient response time of the actuator should be less than 1/3 of the resonant frequency in order to
prevent damage by ringing.
• Storetheresincoatedtypepreferablyinadryatmosphere(desirablybelow40%RH)atordinarytemperatures
(-5°Cto+40°C).Avoidcondensationontheproduct’ssurface.
• Store actuators where there is no vibration.
• Handle products properly as industrial waste. When disposing, please contact your local waste disposal service and make
sure the disposal methods meet all legal requirements.
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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 confi guration and conditions shown below.
Precautions
R1
Protective resistor R11k
Protective resistor R21k
Polarizing conditions: DC voltage application
0V1500.2V (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 infl ammable 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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Export Control
For customers in Japan
For products which are controlled items subject to the “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law” of Japan, the export
licensespeciedbythelawisrequiredforexport.
For customers outside Japan
Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators should not be used or sold for use in the development, production, stockpiling or
utilization of any conventional weapons or mass-destructive weapons (nuclear weapons, chemical or biological weapons,
or missiles), or any other weapons.
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