TABLE II. Results of Maximum Flow Rate Obtained Under Variation of Actuation signal.
| Actuation method | Applied waveforms | Qp at 5 mPa·s at 50 Hz, in mL/min | Qp at 25 mPa·s at 20 Hz, in mL/min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Sinusoidal | 4.30 ± 0.39 | 1.10 ± 0.18 | |
| Standard | Rectangular | 5.18 ± 0.59 | 1.37 ± 0.35 | |
| Voltage offset variation | Sinusoidal | 4.27 ± 0.32 | 2.19 ± 0.31 (10 Hz) | |
| Voltage amplitude expansion | Sinusoidal | 5.52 ± 0.56 | 1.88 ± 0.21 | |
| Voltage amplitude expansion | Rectangular | 7.40 ± 0.65 | 2.67 ± 0.81 | |