P-1x1.0xT PICA Shear Actuators

Compact Actuators for Cryogenic and UHV Environments

UHV-compatible to 10^-9 hPa
For cryogenic environments
Extreme reliability: >10⁹ cycles
Picometer resolution
µs response time

PICA Shear P-1xx.xxT actuators. A, B, L, see data table. Dimensions in mm. The number of axes and wires depends on the type. (* <A+2.5 with cross section 3 × 3)

Axis and cable assignment for PICA shear actuators. GND: 0 V, +: ±250 V.

Principle of shear motion. DL refers to the travel range.

PICA Shear P-1x1.0xT actuators for cryogenic and UHV environments

Operating voltage -250 to 250 V. Suitable for use in cryogenic and UHV environments to 10^-9hPa. Lateral displacement is based on the piezoelectric shear effect. Excellent dynamics with minimum electric power requirement.

Variants for multi-axis motion, also with inner hole.

Piezo ceramic material
Nonmagnetic versions
Operating voltage range, displacement, layer thickness, cross-sectional dimension
Load capacity, force generation
Mechanical interfaces: flat, spherical, metal, ceramic, glass, sapphire, etc.
Extra-tight length tolerances

Industry and research
Low temperature / vacuum environment to 10^-9 hPa
Scanning applications
Microscopy
Precision mechanics
Switching applications

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	Active axis	Travel range	Surface A × B	Length L	Max. shear load	Axial stiffness	Electrical capacitance	Axial resonant frequency
		µm	mm	mm	N	N/µm	nF	kHz
P-111.01T	X	1	3 × 3	2.2	20	110	2 × 0.25	530
P-111.03T	X	3	3 × 3	4.4	20	55	6 × 0.25	260
P-121.01T	X	1	5 × 5	2.2	50	310	2 × 0.70	530
P-121.03T	X	3	5 × 5	4.4	50	150	6 × 0.70	260

Travel range: At -250 to 250 V, measured at room temperature. Value is reduced at lower temperatures. Tolerance ±30 %.

Length L: Tolerance ±0.3 mm

Electrical capacitance: Measured at 1 V_pp, 1 kHz, RT, tolerance ±20 %.

Axial resonant frequency: Measured at 1 V_pp, unloaded, unclamped. The value is halved for unilateral clamping.

Piezo ceramic type: PIC255

Standard connections: Ta. contacting with conductive adhesive possible.

Operating voltage range: -250 to 250 V

Operating temperature range: -269 to 85 °C. Temporary short-term bakeout to 150 °C only when short-circuited.

Standard mechanical interfaces: Ceramic (Al₂O₃, 96 % pure)

Outer surface: Epoxy resin

Recommended electronics: E-413, E-508.

Other specifications on request.

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2018-11-29

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2018-11-29

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2018-05-14

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Documentation

PICA Piezo Actuators up to 1000 V: P-0xx, P-1xx, P-405, PICA Stack, PICA Power, PICA Thru, PICA Shear, Picoactuator®

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3.0.0 04/2021

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PICA Shear Piezo Actuators: P-111, P-112, P-121, P-122, P-123, P-141, P-142, P-143, P-151, P-152, P-153, PICA Shear Customized Products

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1.3.0 2018-12-19

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1.3.0 2018-12-19

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PICA Shear X piezo actuator, 1 µm travel range, 3 mm × 3 mm cross section, vacuum compatible to 10^-9 hPa, operating temperature up to -269°C

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PICA Shear X piezo actuator, 3 µm travel range, 3 mm × 3 mm cross section, vacuum compatible to 10^-9 hPa, operating temperature up to -269°C

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PICA Shear X piezo actuator, 1 µm travel range, 5 mm × 5 mm cross section, vacuum compatible to 10^-9 hPa, operating temperature up to -269°C

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