Product Description
A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) module, also known as a Peltier module, is a device that uses the Peltier thermoelectric effect to transfer heat from one side of the module to the other, creating a cold and a hot side. The TEC1-12704 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 4A Peltier Module is a simple example of this device. It has 127 semiconductor couples in a 40mmx40mm area that can cool or heat up to 70°C.
TEC modules can be used for various applications, such as cooling or heating computer CPUs, CCDs, portable refrigerators, medical instruments, and more. They can also generate electricity from a temperature difference between the two sides.
To use this Peltier module effectively, you need to remove the heat from the hot side with a heat sink or another device. Otherwise, the module will reach equilibrium and stop working. For example, you can use an old computer CPU heat sink or a metal block to draw heat from the hot side. We tested this module with a computer power supply and a CPU heat sink and found that the cold side became so cold that we could not touch it with our finger.
Operating Tips:
- Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating module.
- Please carry out moisture protection options (sealing) in final application use.
- Life expectancy: 200,000 hours
- Failure rate based on longtime testings: 0.2%.
Important Note: Heat side requires heat sink all the time. “ Do not run this device with a power supply more than a few seconds without a heatsink mounted to the device! ”
Features :
- Small module.
- Easy transition between the hot side to the cool side and vice-versa just by reversing the polarity of the supply.
- Quality tested cooling cells.
- Solid-state, vibration-free, noise-free.
- Simple to install and operate.
- Should use with a heat sink.
Package Includes:
1 x TEC1-12704 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 4A Peltier Module.
