Regimes of piezoelectric transformer operation

Abstract

Piezoelectric transformers have a high potential for use in power supplies due to large power density and flexibility in design. A lot of work has been done in piezoelectric transformer design and analysis of their operation in different regimes and in different electronic circuits. In this paper an attempt has been made to investigate the influence of temperature, mechanical and electrical field stress, properties of piezoceramic material and regimes of piezoelectric transformer operation on the value of its power density. The results of the presented calculations of piezoelectric transformer parameters show a good correlation with measured data on experimental transformers. A substantial improvement of piezoelectric transformer power density seems feasible, making them more attractive for a wider range of applications in power supplies. In addition, useful guidelines for piezoelectric transformer design and selection criteria for piezoelectric materials for transformers have been established.