Xing, H.; Hao, Q.; Yao, C.; Zhang, Z.; Li, J.; Cheng, Y. Four-channel integrated high-voltage power supply for dielectric elastomer actuators. Preprints2024, 2024090528. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0528.v1
APA Style
Xing, H., Hao, Q., Yao, C., Zhang, Z., Li, J., & Cheng, Y. (2024). Four-channel integrated high-voltage power supply for dielectric elastomer actuators. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0528.v1
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Xing, H., Jiafu Li and Yang Cheng. 2024 "Four-channel integrated high-voltage power supply for dielectric elastomer actuators" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.0528.v1
Abstract
Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs) are emerging as promising candidates for various applica-tions in robotics and optical devices due to their lightweight, miniaturization potential, high en-ergy density, simple structure, and low power consumption. However, their effective actuation always demands sophisticated high-voltage driving circuits that are compact and responsive. DEAs need to be capable of generating intricate high-voltage waveforms or simultaneously con-trolling multiple channels with distinct high-voltage levels. This paper proposes a high-voltage power supply for DEAs, featuring a four-channel high-voltage driving circuit. The circuit is ca-pable of independently generating high-voltage signals ranging from 100 V to 6000 V and can be programmed to produce arbitrary waveforms with adjustable frequencies. The independent op-eration of channels without crosstalk showcases the system's integration and potential for cross-disciplinary applications.
Keywords
Dielectric elastomer actuators; Electric amplifier; High voltage; DC-DC converter
Subject
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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