Zhao X., Dankowicz H., Reddy C.K., Nayfeh A.H.
Virginia Tech, US
Keywords: dynamic simulation, electrostatic, impact, microactuators
We study the dynamics of an electrostatically driven impact microactuator reported by Mita and associates. The microactuator is modeled as a two-degree-of-freedom rigid multibody system. The impact phenomenon is described by a simple impact law based on Newton’s coefficient of restitution. The system dynamics is intensively studied. We investigate the influence of various parameters including excitation frequency and voltage.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Technical Proceedings of the 2004 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 2
Published: March 7, 2004
Pages: 247 - 250
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: MEMS & NEMS Devices, Modeling & Applications
ISBN: 0-9728422-8-4