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Piezo Haptic Solutions

Piezo Actuators for High-Definition Haptic Feedback

Humans have five senses. However, most technology only communicates with us through hearing and sight. That's where haptic feedback comes in, adding a third sense: touch. Our skin is highly sensitive to vibrations between 100 Hz and 1 kHz, with peak sensitivity around 250 Hz ± 50 Hz making it the most sensitive sense towards vibrations.  

In today's world, high-definition haptics are becoming increasingly popular in human-machine interfaces (HMI) to enhance the user experience. Like HD TV, which offers higher resolution pictures for an improved user experience, HD haptics let users perceive a high-quality vibrotactile feedback. 

Piezoelectric actuators have unique features to reach HD haptic feedback, and TDK is a major player with extensive know-how in piezoelectrics.

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Different Haptic Technologies Available

Vibrotactile Haptics

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Vibrotactile haptics are most popular and widespread in commercial haptic devices. Simply speaking, vibrotactile haptic feedback is feeling vibrations of a surface by the skin.

Vibrotactile haptic feedback can be either lateral (in-plane movement) or perpendicular (out-of-plane movement).

Surface Haptics

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Surface haptics work by modulating the friction between the fingertip and a surface, for example, on a touch display. 

To create such effects, several piezoelectric elements are located beneath the surface operating at semi-audible frequencies.

Mid-Air Haptics

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Mid-air haptics is an innovative technology based on feedback phased by an array of piezoelectric actuators. This allows users to experience the sense of touch in mid-air on palms and fingers. In short, the user is experiencing sound pressure on the skin.

Why Piezoelectric for High-Definition Haptics?

Piezoelectric actuators gather all the fundamental attributes needed to deliver superior, sharp, and crisp haptic feedback. Combining a fast and strong response, and widely configurable in frequency, amplitude and waveform, PowerHap™ offers endless possibilities to interact with users. Being powerful devices, the cost of the haptic solution is optimized because fewer actuators are needed, meaning fewer electronics and less mechanical complexity.


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Small Form Factor

 Powerful

Powerful

 Performance

Fast Responses

 Customizable

Fully Configurable

 Low Cost

Cost-effective

Applications

Find the right product for your application

TDK offers a comprehensive portfolio of piezoelectric actuators for a wide range of haptic applications:

PowerHap™

Enables HD haptics for small spaces and heavy weights

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PiezoHapt­™ S

Enables ultrathin and seamless haptic trackpads

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PiezoHapt™ L

Enables ultrathin designs with haptics for flexible surfaces

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Customized

For your special needs!

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