A Review of High Voltage Drive Amplifiers for Capacitive Actuators

Lina Huang, Zhe Zhang, Michael A. E. Andersen

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    Abstract

    This paper gives an overview of the high voltage amplifiers, which are used to drive capacitive actuators. The amplifiers for both piezoelectric and DEAP (dielectric electroactive polymer) actuator are discussed. The suitable topologies for driving capacitive actuators are illustrated in detail, including linear as well as switched mode amplifiers. In the past much attention has been paid on the driver for piezoelectric actuator. As DEAP is a type of new material, there is not much literature reference for it.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 47th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference
    Number of pages6
    Publication date2012
    ISBN (Print)9781467328548
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event47th Universities' Power Engineering Conference - Brunel University, London, United Kingdom
    Duration: 4 Sept 20127 Sept 2012

    Conference

    Conference47th Universities' Power Engineering Conference
    LocationBrunel University
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityLondon
    Period04/09/201207/09/2012

    Keywords

    • Capacitive actuator
    • DEAP actuator
    • Driver
    • High voltage
    • Review
    • Linear amplifier
    • Piezoelectric actuator
    • Switched mode amplifier

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