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Dynamic measurements (ie. measurements rapidly changing over time). Piezoelectric sensors cannot measure static measurements because the crystals of a piezoelectric pressure sensor generate a charge when pressure is applied but that charge eventually leaks to zero.

Dynamic measurements (ie. measurements rapidly changing over time). Piezoelectric sensors cannot measure static measurements because the crystals of a piezoelectric pressure sensor generate a charge when pressure is applied but that charge eventually leaks to zero.

They are the flexural, compression and shear designs. All three designs contain the basic components of the piezoelectric element, seismic mass, base, and housing.

They are the flexural, compression and shear designs. All three designs contain the basic components of the piezoelectric element, seismic mass, base, and housing.

Quartz and lead zirconate titinate (ceramic) are the two most common materials used in the manufacture of piezoelectric elements. Quartz sensors offer high voltage sensitivities and require voltage amplifiers to condition the signal. Ceramic-based sensors provide a high charge output and a high capacitance.

Quartz and lead zirconate titinate (ceramic) are the two most common materials used in the manufacture of piezoelectric elements. Quartz sensors offer high voltage sensitivities and require voltage amplifiers to condition the signal. Ceramic-based sensors provide a high charge output and a high capacitance.

The frequency response is the frequency range over which the sensor will provide a linear response. The upper end frequency response is determined by the sensor’s resonant frequency and the low end frequency response is determined by the sensor’s discharge time constant.

The frequency response is the frequency range over which the sensor will provide a linear response. The upper end frequency response is determined by the sensor’s resonant frequency and the low end frequency response is determined by the sensor’s discharge time constant.