Reliability of piezoelectric films for MEMS

Susan Trolier-McKinstry, Wanlin Zhu, Betul Akkopru-Akgun, Fan He, Song Won Ko, Charalampos Fragkiadakis, Peter Mardilovich

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Abstract

Thin films based on PbZr1−xTixO3 and K1−xNaxNbO3 are increasingly being commercialized in piezoelectric MEMS due to the comparatively low drive voltages required relative to bulk actuators, as well as the facile approach to making sensor or actuator arrays. As these materials are incorporated into devices, it is critically important that they operate reliably over the lifetime of the system. This paper discusses some of the factors controlling the electrical and electromechanical reliability of lead zirconate titanate (PZT)-based piezoMEMS films. In particular, it will be shown the gradients in the Zr/Ti ratio through the depth of the films are useful in increasing the lifetime of the films under DC electrical stresses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numberSM0802
JournalJapanese Journal of Applied Physics
Volume62
Issue numberSM
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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