Figure 1: Inter-pillar resonance at 2.22 MHz
Model Description
1-3 Piezocomposite unit cell model can be used evaluate the fundamental microstructure of your design. The model is often used to yield metrics such as electrical impedance, thickness and inter-pillar resonances very quickly allowing full exploration of your design.
Figure 2: Basic Model Schematic
Parametric Variables
The model allows the following design variables to be adjusted to control design of the 1-3 piezocomposite microstructure:
|
Parametric Variable |
Description |
Default Value |
|---|---|---|
|
x_pill_pitch |
Pillar pitch along X-axis direction |
0.7 mm |
|
z_pill_pitch |
Pillar pitch along Z-axis direction |
0.7 mm |
|
comp_kerf |
Composite kerf |
0.2 mm |
|
comp_thick |
Composite thickness |
1.435 mm |
Outputs
Here are a list of the types of outputs to expect from this model:
- Time Histories (XY Graphs)
- Drive input signal
- Voltage and charge on electrodes
- Y-displacement at the top surface centre of the PZT pillar
- Mode Shapes (Harmonic Analysis) of base design
- 1 MHz
- 2.22 MHz
Figure 3: Post Processor Outputs
Runtime Statistics
|
Model size |
1274 elements |
|
Solve Time |
7 s (2 CPU) |
|
Core Hours |
0.004 |
|
Memory Usage |
7 MB |
|
Recommended Cloud Node Setting |
2 CPU |
|
Simulation Cost |
$0.04 |
Files
The following input files are required to run this model, click here to download the input files: