Advanced Thermal Solutions Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) Modules
Advanced Thermal Solutions Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) Modules are semiconductor heat or refrigeration units which use the Peltier effect to create a heat flux between the two surfaces of the module. TEC modules use two thin ceramic wafers with a series of P and N-doped bismuth-telluride semiconductor material elements sandwiched between them. The ceramic material on both sides of the module adds rigidity and the necessary electrical insulation. The N-element type material has an excess of electrons, while the P-element type material has a deficit of electrons. One P-element and one N-element make up a couple junction that creates the thermoelectric effect.
When a DC current is applied to the circuit, a thermoelectric module can work as a cooler or heater, depending on the direction of the current. A thermoelectric cooler (TEC), or solid-state heat pump, transfers heat from one side of the device to the other side against the temperature gradient.
There are many products using thermoelectric coolers, including small refrigeration systems, CCD cameras, laser diodes, and portable picnic coolers. Additionally, they are also used in the thermal management of electronic devices, such as microprocessors, memory modules, etc.
Features
- Use the Peltier effect to create a heat flux
- Medium to small form factors (10mm x 10mm to 50mm x 50mm)
- Thin form factor (3.3mm to 4.7mm)
- Cooling power:
- Qmax from 2W to 133W
- Customizable shapes to suit different applications
Applications
- Thermal management
- Laboratory testing
- Laser diode
- Refrigerators
- Telecom equipment
- Biomedical equipment
Peltier Effect Circuit Diagram
Top View & Side View
Overview
Videos
Additional Resources
- How Thermoelectric Coolers Work
- Application of Thermoelectric Coolers in Thermal Management
- Using Thermoelectric Coolers in Electronics Cooling
- How to Select a Thermoelectric Cooler
- Application of a Thermoelectric Cooler in Chip Temperature Reduction
- Enhancing Heat Sink Performance Using Thermoelectric Coolers
- TEC Selection in Thermal Management
- Thermoelectric Cooler Optimization for Deployment in Electronics Thermal Management
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