PMUT Array 3D

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Membrane displacement at 1.5 MHz

Model Description

Model of a 3D Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (PMUT) array section with an Aluminum Nitride active layer on top of a thin Silicon Dioxide layer and Silicon substrate, operating into a water load.

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Basic Model Schematic

Parametric Variables

The model allows the following design variables to be adjusted to control design of the PMUT array:

Parametric Variable

Description

Default Value

nArX

Number of PMUT Cells in X direction

2

nArZ

Number of PMUT Cells in Z direction

2

radCav

Radius of PMUT cavity

95 µm

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 active electrode of each PMUT cell
    • Y-displacement at the central surface of a PMUT membrane
  • Mode Shapes (Harmonic Analysis) of base design
    • 1.5 MHz

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Post Processor 3D Outputs

Runtime Statistics

Model size

1480160 elements

Solve Time

 8 mins (8 CPU)

Core Hours

3.63

Memory Usage

470 MB

Recommended PU Configuration

8 CPU

Files

The following input files are required to run this model, click here to download the input files:

Download: PMUT Array 3D