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As the world's largest, fully integrated developer and manufacturer of piezoelectric single crystals, CTS has perfected several material formulations, based on lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate (PMN-PT and PIN-PMN-PT). These materials constitute the pinnacle of piezoelectric elements, achieving unmatched performance and energy conversion. Capable of high-volume manufacture, CTS' single crystal facility utilizes proprietary manufacturing processes to produce the best possible single crystal products for our customers across the globe in markets such as medical ultrasound, underwater acoustics and defense and aerospace.

Our in-house capabilities include:

  • Crystal Growth
  • Chemical Batch Purification
  • Platinium Crucible Manufacturing
  • Crystal Orientation
  • Slicing, Grinding, Lapping and Polishing
  • Reactive Ionized Etching (RIE)
  • Plasma Magnetron Sputtering for Coding Electrode
  • IEEE Standard Electrical Testing

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  • Technical Resources

CTS piezoelectric Single Crystal Components

  • PMN-PT and PIN-PMN-PT Compositions Available
  • Increased Bandwidth for Higher Imaging Resolution
  • Unparalleled Piezoelectric Activity
  • Reduced Transducer Size Thanks to Higher Energy Conversion
  • Wide Range of Customization Options
  • Triple Actuator Displacement Compared to PZT
  • Single Crystal Exclusive Vibration Modes
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CTS Piezo Line Product Catalogue

Piezo Line Product Catalogue

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Piezoelectric Single Crystal PMN-PT Brochure from CTS Corporation

CTS Piezoelectric PMN-PT Single Crystals - Brochure

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CTS Value-Added Processes for Piezoelectric Products - Tech Brief

Value-Added Processes for Piezoelectric Products

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Piezoelectric Materials and Components for Medical Ultrasound Imaging - Tech Brief

Piezoelectric Components and Materials for Medical Ultrasound Imaging

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How Is the Piezoelectric Effect Used to Generate Ultrasound?

This guide explains how piezoelectricity is used to create ultrasound, and how ultrasound is used in various applications.

Application Notes / Tech Briefs, Guides / Tools

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How Piezoelectric Transducers Enable Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

Piezoelectric transducers are instrumental in enabling intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Combined and mounted on a catheter probe, piezoelectric transducers can generate ultrasound to scan the inside of blood vessels, helping to diagnose e.g., coronary artery diseases.

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Piezoelectric Materials and Components for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles - Tech Brief

Piezoelectric Components and Materials for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)

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CTS Single Crystals for Next-Gen Underwater Sonar Transducers - Whitepaper

Single Crystals for Next-Gen Underwater Sonar Transducers

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