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Method and apparatus for controlling position and velocity of a piezoelectric device

US6285115A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2000
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02N2/062
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control system for controlling position and velocity of a piezoelectric device. The control system includes a position control circuit that is operable to receive a control signal corresponding to a desired position of the piezoelectric device, and to compare the control signal to an estimated position of the piezoelectric device. The position control circuit generates a position error control signal that is adapted to drive the piezoelectric device to the desired position. The control system may further include a velocity control circuit that is operable to receive the position error control signal and generate a control signal that is adapted to drive the piezoelectric device to the desired position and at the desired velocity according to a predetermined velocity profile.

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