TEC1-12715 12V DC 15 AMP, Semiconductor Thermoelectric Peltier Cooler Heater

The TEC1-12715 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 15A Peltier Module is the simple application of the Peltier Thermoelectric Effect. The module features 127 semiconductor couples in the area of 40mmx40mm.

Thermoelectric coolers are also known as TEC or Peltier modules 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.

The TEC1-12715 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 15A Peltier Module is the simple application of the Peltier Thermoelectric Effect. The module features 127 semiconductor couples in the area of 40mmx40mm.

The TEC1-12715 Thermoelectric Peltier Cooler Module 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 another 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 the 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 CPUs, CCDs, portable refrigerators, medical instruments, and so on.

read our blog explaining Peltier  module working, It explains the working principle of a Peltier Module, which involves transferring energy between two metals through electrical current.

TEC1-12715 Peltier Module 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%.

Read our blog Peltier module working principle where we explained what is a Peltier Cooler, how it works, things to keep in mind while using a Peltier, and applications of Peltier.

Applications:

• Industrial areas
• Computer CPU
• CCDs
• Portable refrigerators
• Medical instruments

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