A small size pick-up actuator using a bimorph multilayer PZT is studied in this paper for the application of slim and small form factor optical disk drives. A theoretical model includes the dynamics of several piezoelectric, electrode and substrate la...
A small size pick-up actuator using a bimorph multilayer PZT is studied in this paper for the application of slim and small form factor optical disk drives. A theoretical model includes the dynamics of several piezoelectric, electrode and substrate layers and it is analytically solved to predict the natural frequency, the resultant force and the maximum displacement of the PZT actuator. A flexure hinge mechanism is used as the displacement amplifier to extend the allowable stroke. The prototype of proposed model was manufactured using commercial multilayer PZT. Experimental results agree well with the analytical predictions. Based on the theoretical analysis and the preliminary experiments, we propose a final model for a new PZT pick-up actuator with 2.5-mm height, which can be applicable to small form factor optical disk drives.