Piezo Drivers, Piezo Amplifiers and Piezo Controllers
for Piezoelectric Nanopositioning Systems and Actuators
Introduction, Applications
PI offers the largest selection of digital and analog motion controllers and power amplifiers for piezo systems and piezo actuators worldwide. The electronics play a key role for maximum performance of nanopositioning systems, tip/tilt mirrors and actuators.
>> Download Brochure on Digital Nanopositioning Controllers.

Ultra-low-noise, high-stability servo-controllers and amplifiers are essential, because piezo actuators respond to even microvolt changes of the control voltage with motion.

For industrial applications, where maximum throughput is crucial, PI controllers feature digital control algorithms for dynamic linearization and reduced settling times. For dynamic high-power applications, our energy-recovery power amplifiers provide up to 2000 W of peak power with minimal energy consumption, ideal for high-frequency actuation tasks.

>> Background Information on Digital & Analog Controllers, Interfaces, etc.

Typical Applications of PI Piezo Controllers>

  • CD, DVD mastering, testing
  • Image stabilization, resolution enhancement
  • Photonics alignment & packaging
  • Fiber optic switches
  • Interferometry
  • Vibration cancellation
  • Laser beam steering
  • Adaptive optics
  • Scanning microscopy
  • Auto-focus systems
  • Nanometrology
  • Wafer and mask positioning / alignment
  • Microlithography
  • Fast tool servos
  • Non-circular turning
  • Smart structures / structural deformation


Piezo Electronics Solutions from PI
PI Piezo Electronics Solutions
  • Single- and multi-channel amplifiers with 60 to 1500 V output ranges
  • Multi-channel digital controller with dynamic linearization
  • Ultra-high-output power amplifiers featuring energy recovery and 2000 W peak power
  • Patented feedforward technology and digital signal processing for faster settling and higher bandwidth
  • Analog and digital position servo-controllers with LVDT, SGS and capacitive position sensor inputs
  • Modular NanoAutomation® piezo controllers with high-speed parallel interfaces
  • Optional opto-isolated inputs for maximum EMI immunity
  • Optional fiber optic interfaces for higher transmission rates
  • Desktop, 19-inch-rackmount and PCB-card versions as well as modular controllers
  • Controllers with up to 32 channels
  • Custom designs

Highly Advanced Modular Digital Piezo Controller


Six-axis digital piezo controller with Super Invar nanopositioning stage


Quality control during production of custom electronics at the PI Electronics Division.


Patented InputShaping® feedforward algorithm by Convolve eliminates resonant vibration of parts on and around the Nanopositioning system (top: off, bottom: on); This PI-exclusive algorithm is an option on several of our digital controllers and can reduce settling times significantly.


Bank of digital piezo controllers with nanopositioning stages.


With simulation tools the functionality and performance of a new controller can be tested before the first prototype is built.


Digital Piezo Controller, PCI board


Selection of standard and custom digital piezo controllers.