Web Directory

» Introduction to Piezo Transducers
   Provided by Piezo Systems, Inc.
   http://www.piezo.com/tech2intropiezotrans.html

» Piezo Theory
   Discusses the historic background, piezoelectric constants, soft versus hard ceramics, behavior of elements, resonance frequencies, applications, new materials and applications.
   http://www.americanpiezo.com/piezo_theory/

» Piezoelectricity
   Article from Wikipedia about the ability of some materials to generate an electric potential in response to applied mechanical stress.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezoelectricity

» Recommended Reading about Piezoelectricity
   Provided by Piezo Systems, Inc.
   http://www.piezo.com/tech5reading.html

» Sensors & Functional Materials Group
   Research into functional thin film materials and non-linear properties of piezoelectric materials in harsh environments. At the National Physical Laboratory, UK.
   http://www.npl.co.uk/advanced-materials/materials-areas/functional/functional-materials-for-harsh-environments

» Smart Material, Corp. (Germany)
   Advanced piezoelectric Materials and Components
   http://www.smart-material.com

» Theory and Applications of Piezo Ceramic Actuators and PZT NanoPositioning Systems
   Physikinstrumente (Germany) - very good information about piezo actuators and positioning systems.
   http://www.physikinstrumente.com/tutorial/index.html