Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite

In this work, a tachometer based on a Metglas/PZT/Metglas magnetoelectric (ME) composite was developed to achieve high-precision rotational speed measurement over a wide temperature range (−70 °C to 160 °C). The tachometer converts external magnetic signals into electrical signals through the ME eff...

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Main Authors: Boyu Xin, Qianshi Zhang, Lizhi Hu, Anran Gao, Chungang Duan, Zhanjiang Gong, Erdong Song, Likai Sun, Jie Jiao
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author Boyu Xin
Qianshi Zhang
Lizhi Hu
Anran Gao
Chungang Duan
Zhanjiang Gong
Erdong Song
Likai Sun
Jie Jiao
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Jie Jiao
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description In this work, a tachometer based on a Metglas/PZT/Metglas magnetoelectric (ME) composite was developed to achieve high-precision rotational speed measurement over a wide temperature range (−70 °C to 160 °C). The tachometer converts external magnetic signals into electrical signals through the ME effect and operates stably in extreme temperature environments. COMSOL Multiphysics software was used for simulation analysis to investigate the ME response characteristics of the composite in such environments. To evaluate the properties of the ME composite under different conditions, its response characteristics at various frequencies, DC bias, and temperatures were systematically investigated. A permanent magnet and a DC motor were used to simulate gear rotation, and the voltage output was analyzed by adjusting the position between the sensor and the DC motor. The results show that the measured values of the ME tachometer closely match the set values, and the tachometer demonstrates high measurement accuracy within the range of 480 to 1260 revolutions per minute (rpm). Additionally, the properties of the ME composite at different temperatures were examined. In the temperature range from −70 °C to 160 °C, the ME coefficients exhibit good regularity and stability, with the measured trend closely matching the simulation results, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the ME tachometer. To verify its practicality, the measurement capability of the ME tachometer was comprehensively tested under extreme temperature conditions. The results show that in high-temperature environments, the tachometer can accurately measure speed while maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), demonstrating excellent anti-interference ability. The proposed ME tachometer shows promising application potential in extreme temperature conditions, particularly in complex industrial environments that require high reliability and precision.
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spelling doaj-art-c7a2df6a45234f13b2b70c1d91ed6ed92025-08-20T02:12:33ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-01-0125382910.3390/s25030829Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric CompositeBoyu Xin0Qianshi Zhang1Lizhi Hu2Anran Gao3Chungang Duan4Zhanjiang Gong5Erdong Song6Likai Sun7Jie Jiao8Key Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices (MOE), Shanghai Center of Brain-Inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices (MOE), Shanghai Center of Brain-Inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices (MOE), Shanghai Center of Brain-Inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, ChinaKey Laboratory of Polar Materials and Devices (MOE), Shanghai Center of Brain-Inspired Intelligent Materials and Devices, Department of Electronics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, ChinaThe 49th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, Harbin 150001, ChinaThe 49th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, Harbin 150001, ChinaThe 49th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, Harbin 150001, ChinaShanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaIn this work, a tachometer based on a Metglas/PZT/Metglas magnetoelectric (ME) composite was developed to achieve high-precision rotational speed measurement over a wide temperature range (−70 °C to 160 °C). The tachometer converts external magnetic signals into electrical signals through the ME effect and operates stably in extreme temperature environments. COMSOL Multiphysics software was used for simulation analysis to investigate the ME response characteristics of the composite in such environments. To evaluate the properties of the ME composite under different conditions, its response characteristics at various frequencies, DC bias, and temperatures were systematically investigated. A permanent magnet and a DC motor were used to simulate gear rotation, and the voltage output was analyzed by adjusting the position between the sensor and the DC motor. The results show that the measured values of the ME tachometer closely match the set values, and the tachometer demonstrates high measurement accuracy within the range of 480 to 1260 revolutions per minute (rpm). Additionally, the properties of the ME composite at different temperatures were examined. In the temperature range from −70 °C to 160 °C, the ME coefficients exhibit good regularity and stability, with the measured trend closely matching the simulation results, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the ME tachometer. To verify its practicality, the measurement capability of the ME tachometer was comprehensively tested under extreme temperature conditions. The results show that in high-temperature environments, the tachometer can accurately measure speed while maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), demonstrating excellent anti-interference ability. The proposed ME tachometer shows promising application potential in extreme temperature conditions, particularly in complex industrial environments that require high reliability and precision.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/3/829magnetoelectric compositetachometerrotational speed measuringextreme temperature sensing
spellingShingle Boyu Xin
Qianshi Zhang
Lizhi Hu
Anran Gao
Chungang Duan
Zhanjiang Gong
Erdong Song
Likai Sun
Jie Jiao
Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite
Sensors
magnetoelectric composite
tachometer
rotational speed measuring
extreme temperature sensing
title Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite
title_full Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite
title_fullStr Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite
title_full_unstemmed Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite
title_short Wide-Temperature-Range Tachometer Based on a Magnetoelectric Composite
title_sort wide temperature range tachometer based on a magnetoelectric composite
topic magnetoelectric composite
tachometer
rotational speed measuring
extreme temperature sensing
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/3/829
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