piezo element
Piezoelectric element or piezoelectric elements - these terms are used colloquially when we talk about a complete piezoelectric actuator system or the full piezo ceramic element. It doesn’t matter whether the piezo element is used as an actuating element or as a sensor. In any case, this piezoelectric element uses the piezoelectric effect or is used because the piezo element can exploit the piezoelectric effect. If we talk about a piezo element then usually the fully sintered ceramic is meant as a finished component. However, individual piezoelectric components are often referred to as piezoelectric crystals
For more information on the topic of piezo, piezo technology and piezo positioning, see our Piezoline document.
