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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 17, 1999
Akira Fujii, Yokkaichi, JP;
Takumi Kataoka, Nukata-gun, JP;
Hiroo Imamura, Nukata-gun, JP;
Eturo Yasuda, Okazaki, JP;
Denso Corporation, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
PZT piezoelectric ceramics for forming a piezoelectric transformer includes a main composition consisting of Pb [Zr.sub.A Ti.sub.B (Zn.sub.1/3 Nb.sub.2/3).sub.c (Mn.sub.1/2 W.sub.1/2).sub.D ]O.sub.3. When A/B is in a range of 0.92-1.13, C is 0 or larger, D is in a range of 0.02-0.08 and total of A, B, C and D is 1, the piezoelectric transformer is fired at 1,100.degree. C. or lower, while having relatively high voltage rising ratio and efficiency. Therefore, a relatively low-priced Ag--Pd electrode having heat resistance of approximately 1,100.degree. C. can be used as an inside electrode of a laminated-type transformer. Thus, production cost of the piezoelectric transformer is reduced while the transformer has relatively high voltage rising ratio and efficiency.