Characterization of an ETREMA MP 50/6 Magnetostrictive Actuator
Characterization of an ETREMA MP 50/6 Magnetostrictive Actuator
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1998
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Venkataraman, R.
Rameau, J.
Krishnaprasad, Perinkulam S.
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This report presents the Displacement (Strain)-Current characteristic of an ETREMA MP 50/6 magnetostrictive actuator. This actuator is made of TERFENOL-D and displays giant magnetostriction. The displacement-current characteristic shows significant hysteresis behavior that depends on the rate at which the input is applied. Another important property of ferromagnetic hysteresis - the wiping out property, was also observed in the experiments.