What is BS EN IEC 63041‑1 about?
BS EN IEC 63041‑1 is the first part of the BS EN IEC 63041 multi-series that focuses on piezoelectric sensors. BS EN IEC 63041‑1 applies to piezoelectric sensors of the resonator, delay-line, and non-acoustic types, which are used in physics and engineering sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, medical and environmental sciences, etc.
The purpose of BS EN IEC 63041‑1 is to specify the terms and definitions for piezoelectric sensors and to make sure from a technological perspective that users understand the state-of-art piezoelectric sensors and how to use them correctly.
Who is BS EN IEC 63041‑1 for?
BS EN IEC 63041‑1 on generic specifications of piezoelectric sensors is useful for:
- R&D Integration engineers
- Electrical design engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use BS EN IEC 63041‑1?
A piezoelectric sensor converts physical parameters - for example, acceleration, strain, or pressure into an electrical charge which can then be measured. They are highly sensitive and very small in size making them well suited to everyday objects. 
BS EN IEC 63041‑1 covers electronic components which can detect physical quantities as a change in its frequency, phase, delay, electrical charge, resistance, Q-value, bandwidth, etc.
BS EN IEC 63041‑1 describes methods of utilizing piezoelectric sensor elements and cells of the resonator and delay-line types.
BS EN IEC 63041‑1 ensures that you are well informed about piezoelectric sensors
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 63041‑1:2021 supersedes BS EN IEC 630411:2018. BS EN IEC 63041‑1:2021 includes some technical changes concerning BS EN IEC 630411:2018. These include:
- The new terms "piezoelectric sensor system" and "wireless SAW sensor system" and their definitions have been added
- New types of sensor modules and sensor systems have been added
- Some symbols of sensor elements are added in Clause 4
- A new Figure B.3 has been added in Annex B
- Annex C has been added
