Vibetek 20 piezoelectric cable: A continuous process

Abstract

A novel piezoelectric cable is described which can be manufactured on a continuous basis, permitting long continuous lengths to be produced. The author describes its important mechanical and electrical properties, together with its performance under a variety of conditions. Its principal features are its considerable mechanical flexibility, high piezoelectric coefficients, and the extremely long lengths available, which allows a degree of design flexibility never before offered to sensor designers. Several applications are outlined, emphasizing some of the unique properties of the cable.<>