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Piezo Breeze Sensors

# A piezo breeze sensor discloses increases in the velocity of the air or other gas to which it is exposed. The sensor contains two piezoelectric elements in a series-opposed circuit. [caption id="attachment_2344" align="aligncenter" width="266"] Figure 1: Breeze sensor incorporates two piezoelectric elements[/caption] One element is exposed to the gas whose velocity
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Benefits of Piezoelectric Transformers and Begin Soldering Your Own Leads

Advantages Of Piezoelectric Transformers Over Electromagnetic Transformers: There are numerous advantages to using piezoelectric transformers over electromagnetic transformers. Piezoelectric transformers are: - Small and lightweight - Highly efficient: 93-96% at outputs ≤ 30W - Do not generate electromagnetic noise - Deliver a more uniform output - Non-flammable Piezo transformers are typically constructed from hard PZT materials.
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Ultrasonic Power Transducers and Helpful Customer Resources from APC

Now offered by APC International is a standard Ultrasonic Power Transducer valuable in multiple applications such as: - Fabric Cleaning - Atomizing - Ultrasonic Mixing - Cell Disruption This standard ultrasonic power transducer is listed as catalog number 90-5000 or APC-4SS-1550. APC's Ultrasonic Power Transducers offer: - High efficiency - Large amplitude - Low heat - Stable
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Nebulizer Board Survery and Ultrasound Medical Imaging Technique

Nebulizer Board Feature Survey: Let APC know how we can improve our nebulizer products! APC is planning a redesign of its nebulizer board product line and we're seeking input from our customers on the improvements they would like to see. If you have ever used APC's nebulizer boards or have interest
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APC Offers Contract Manufacturing and How To Use d33 Meter to Calculate d31 Values

>We do more than just soldering!   For years APC has been saving customers time, effort, and expense with our basic value added services: - Soldering - Bonding - Sorting & paring   Did you know that APC International also offers a full range of custom assembly and contract manufacturing services? APC's contract manufacturing team has
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850 Material Ideal for Sensing Applications and Wide Range of Markerts APC Serves

APC 850 is APC's most popular sensing material! APC 850, APC's Navy VI material, is used by many of APC's customers in sensing applications. APC 850 is characterized by: - large electromechanical coupling factors - large piezoelectric constants - high permittivity - large dielectric constants APC 850 offers an excellent overall combination of
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New Air Transducer Module and Wide-Range d33 Meters Available from APC

Perfect for measuring short distances with a high degree of accuracy. APC has introduced a new 300 kHz air transducer and air transducer module that output a digital echo signal. The air transducer module can be used in a variety of applications including: Short distance measurement - Close object detection - Level
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Composite Piezo Materials in High Frequency Applications & Piezo Disc Benders

Dice & Fill Composites from APC: Consider using composite piezo materials for high frequency applications. Dice and Fill Composite materials provide an alternative to PZT materials for piezo applications that require higher sensitivity and greater flexibility.  APC's 1-3 Dice & Fill Composites are available in Navy I, Navy II,
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