EE3901/EE5901 Sensor Technologies
Chapter 6 — Piezoelectric sensors and accelerometers

Written by A/Prof Bronson Philippa and Laurance Papale

College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University

In this chapter, we will study the piezoelectric effect and then apply it to the problem of sensing. We discuss an important industrial application of piezoelectricity: high-performance accelerometers.

Chapter 6 Tutorial

Questions for you to develop your problem solving skills.

Chpter 6 Notes

Work through these notes before the lecture.