Abstract
We perform a theoretical analysis on a ceramic plate piezoelectric transformer operating with thickness-twist modes. Mindlin's first order theory of piezoelectric plates is employed. Forced vibration solution is obtained. Transforming ratio and vibration mode shapes are calculated. The effects of plate thickness, electrode dimension and inertia are examined. The results are useful to the understanding of the operating principle and the design optimization of the transformer.
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