Micro-power generator supplying source for integrated circuit chip based on Pb(Sn,Zr,Ti)O₃ ferroelectric ceramic

We have demonstrated both experimentally and theoretically that a tin-modified and niobium-modified lead zirconate titanate (Pb(Sn,Zr,Ti)O ₃) ferroelectric generator system can function as a micro-power supplying source for integrated circuit (IC) chip of separate nonelectric impulse input shock tube digital delay detonator. The ferroelectric ceramic phase transition under transverse shock wave compression can charge an external storage capacitor. The ferroelectric ceramic micro-pulsed-power system is capable of generating low output voltage pulses with an amplitude of 54.2 V and with transferred energy of 1.73 mJ, ultimately supplying an IC chip with micro-power. This work presents the methodology for theoretical analysis and experimental operation of the ferroelectric generator. Theoretical calculations are conducted based on circuit analysis law and principles of dynamic high pressure and shock wave physics. The experimental results were in good agreement with the theoretical analysis.