Product Description:
A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) or Peltier module is a device that uses the Peltier effect to create a heat flux between two different materials. A TEC module consists of many thermocouple junctions connected electrically in series and thermally in parallel. The TEC1-12709 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 9A Peltier Module has 127 such junctions in a 40mm x 40mm area.
When a DC voltage is applied to a TEC module, one side becomes cold and the other side becomes hot. This allows the module to be used for heating or cooling applications by changing the polarity of the input voltage. Alternatively, a temperature difference between the two sides can also generate a voltage output, which can be used for power generation or sensing purposes.
The performance of a TEC module depends on how well the heat is dissipated from the hot side. If the heat is not removed effectively, the temperature difference between the sides will decrease and the cooling effect will diminish. Therefore, it is important to use a proper heat sink or fan to cool down the hot side of the module. For example, an old computer CPU heat sink can be attached to the hot side of the TEC1-12709 module to achieve a significant cooling effect on the cold side.
TEC modules have many advantages over conventional cooling systems, such as compact size, no moving parts, no refrigerants, and precise temperature control. They are widely used in various fields, such as computer CPU cooling, CCD camera cooling, portable refrigeration, medical equipment, and more.
TEC modules are also known as thermoelectric cooling modules, thermoelectric modules, or Peltier modules.
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 TEC1-12709 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 9A Peltier Module