Thermoelectric module

Thermoelectric coolers (TEC or Peltier) create a temperature differential on each side. One side gets hot and
the other side gets cool. Therefore, they can be used to either warm something up or cool something down,
depending on which side you use. You can also take advantage of a temperature differential to generate
electricity.
This Peltier works very well as long as you remove the heat from the hot side. After turning on the device, the
hot side will heat quickly, the cold side will cool quickly. If you do not remove the heat from the hot side (with a
heat sink or other device), the Peltier will quickly reach stasis and do nothing. We recommend using an old
computer CPU heatsink or other block of metal to pull heat from the hot side. We were able to use a computer
power supply and CPU heatsink to make the cold side so uncomfortable we could not hold our finger to it.
A thermoelectric cooling (TEC) module is a semiconductor-based electronic component that functions as a
small heat pump. By applying DC power source to a TEC, heat will be transferred from one side of the module
to the other. It creates a cold and hot side. They are widely used in industrial areas, for example, computer
CPU, CCDs, portable refrigerators, medical instruments, and so on.
There are 127 couples in single module; 40mm x 40mm size module is a single stage module which is
designed for cooling and heating up to 90C applications.
Also Known as Thermoelectric cooling modules, Thermoelectric modules, Peltier modules, Thermoelectric
cooling module.
Specifications

Model number: TEC1-12706

Voltage : 12V
Umax (V) : 15.4V
Imax (A) : 6A
QMax (W) : 92W
Internal resistance: 1.98 Ohm +/- 10%
Dimensions : 40mm x 40mm x 3.6mm
Power Cord : 350mm
HS Code: 854150
Certification: RoHS
Type: Cooling Cells
Usage: Refrigerator/Warmer

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!

Performance Specifications

Operating Tips

Max. Operating Temperature: 138 Degree C

Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating module.
Please carry out moisture protection options (seeling) in final application use.
Life expectancy: 200,000 hours
Failure rate based on long time testings: 0.2%

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Installation

1. The hot surface Th of the TEC must be attached to a suitable FAN SINK (60x60x40+mm) that is capable of
carrying away both the heat pumped by the TEC plus Joule heat from the electric power supplied to the TEC. A
heat sink rise of 15C above ambient is typical for many TEC applications. Otherwise, a bigger heat sink must
be used to reduce temperature.
2. Care should be taken when applying pressure during installation. Uniform pressure is desired across the
mounting surfaces. If uneven pressure is applied, thermal performance may be reduced or damage may occur
to the TEC.
3. Clean surface thoroughly, making sure there are no chips, dirt or any foreign substances that may affect
bonding. Coat the contacting sides, Th and Tc, with thermally conductive grease or glue.