Deformation-sensitive cuts for surface acoustic waves in /spl alpha/-quartz

The influence of external static forces on SAW (surface acoustic wave) velocity is computed for circular plates (membranes). The pressure sensitivity of the SAW velocity as a function of /spl alpha/-quartz crystal anisotropy is studied by sensitivity contour mapping from two independent variables: direction of SAW propagation and cut angles of /spl alpha/-quartz. Theoretical sensitivity values are compared with experimental ones for circular (membrane) plates, and good agreement is found.<<ETX>>