Thermoelectric Cooler (Peltier Module) TEC112706

Semiconductor coolers are a form of solid state cooling that incorporates both semiconductor Technologies and electronic assembly techniques. Semiconductor coolers Are solid state, vibration free, noise-free heat pumps. They are modular devices, So are simple to install and operate. Uses or Applications: Peltier devices are commonly used in camping and portable coolers and for cooling electronic components and small instruments. Some electronic equipment intended for military use in the field is thermoelectrically cooled. The cooling effect of Peltier heat pumps can also be used to extract water from the air in dehumidifiers. Some specific uses are: CPU Coolers Picnic cooler/ice boxes Drinks coolers/ice boxes Laser diodes CCD cameras

How Does It Work?
Thermoelectric cooler uses the Peltier effect to create a heat flux between the junction of two different types of materials. A Peltier cooler, or thermoelectric heat pump is a solid-state active heat pump which transfers heat from one side of the device to the other, with consumption of electrical energy, depending on the direction of the current. Such an instrument is also called a Peltier device, Peltier heat pump, solid state refrigerator, or thermoelectric cooler (TEC). They can be used either for heating or for cooling (refrigeration), although in practice the main application is cooling. It can also be used as a temperature controller that either heats or cools.

Benefits:
No moving internal parts to damage when in transit
Makes absolutely no noise and does not vibrate
Long life
Slim and compact

Specifications:
Type: TEC1-12706
60W
Couples: 127
Imax (A): 6
Vmax (V): 15 (usually working <=12v)
QCmax (W):56
Dimensions: about 40 x 40 x 4mm
Fully sealed for protection against moisture

The 127 couples, 40mmx40mm size module is a single stage module which is designed for cooling. (It can also be used for heating up to 90°C ).

Ceramic Material: Alumina (Al2O3)

· Max. Operating Temperature: 138oC

· Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating module.

· Life expectancy: 200,000 hours

· Failure rate based on long time testings: 0.2%.