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PIEZO HAPTICS . Sep 22, 2022

Why Resonant Frequency Matters in Piezo Applications

In 1880, brothers Jacques and Pierre Curie discovered piezoelectricity. The name "piezoelectricity" is derived from the Greek verb "piezein," which translates into "to squeeze or to press." It's called this because the Curie brothers found that certain materials, when put under stress, exert an...

PIEZO HAPTICS . Sep 15, 2022

Haptic Actuators: How LRA and ERM Stack Up With Piezo Actuators

Three haptic actuator types have been used in haptic applications to provide tactile feedback: eccentric rotating mass actuators (ERM), linear resonant actuators (LRA), and piezoelectric actuators. ERMs were famous once due to their low cost.

Trackpad . Sep 07, 2022

The Impact of Integrating a Piezo Driver in Haptic Trackpads

In 2020, haptic-based trackpads were introduced, making mechanical pads a thing of the past. Haptics is a high-end, new technology that improves user experience by stimulating the sense of touch and giving tactile feedback. This technology uses vibrations to mimic the sensation of pressing a...

NexusTouch . Sep 01, 2022

The Purpose of Haptic Feedback in Cell Phone Devices

What is haptic feedback? Well, have you ever noticed how your phone vibrates when you receive a text or phone call? That's haptic feedback, and it's an increasingly popular feature in cell phones and other devices. Haptic feedback is a form of sensory feedback that allows you to feel phone haptic...

PIEZO HAPTICS . Aug 25, 2022

Why the Haptic Technology Market Is Evolving

Touchscreen technology has made a significant impact on our everyday lives. People from every walk of life utilize it in restaurants, schools, stores, and manufacturing industries. But slowly and steadily, touchscreen technology is starting to emerge in haptic devices that offer an improved user...