TEC1-12705 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 5A Peltier Module

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 TEC1-12705 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 5A Peltier Module is a simple example of this device. It has 127 semiconductor couples in a 40mmx40mm area that can cool and heat up to 80°C.

TEC modules can be used for both heating and cooling applications, depending on which side is exposed to the target object. They can also generate electricity from a temperature difference between the two sides. However, they require a heat sink or another device to remove the heat from the hot side, otherwise they will reach thermal equilibrium and stop working. For instance, we used an old computer CPU heatsink and a computer power supply to make the cold side so cold that it hurt to touch it.

TEC modules are widely used in various industrial fields, such as computer CPU, CCDs, portable refrigerators, medical instruments, etc.

Operating Tips:

1. Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating a module.
2. Please carry out moisture protection options (sealing) in final application use.
3. Life expectancy: 200,000 hours
4. 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 :

1. Small module.
2. Easy transition between the hot side to the cool side and vice-versa just by reversing the polarity of the supply.
3. Quality tested cooling cells.
4. Solid-state, vibration free, noise-free.
5. Simple to install and operate.
6. Should use with a heat sink.

Package Includes:

1 x TEC1-12705 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 5A Peltier Module