piezoelectric element; piezoelectric transducer; piezoelectric device
Technical term for a component that converts mechanical stress into electrical charge or vice versa, used in sensors, actuators, and buzzers. Synonymous with 圧電素子.
See also: 圧電素子
This sensor uses a piezoelectric element.
When voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element, it vibrates.
Compound of ピエゾ (from English 'piezo', ultimately from Greek 'piezein' meaning to press) and 素子 (element, device).