TEC1-12715 Thermoelectric 15A Peltier Cooler Module

The TEC1-12715 Thermoelectric 15A Peltier Cooler Module is the simple application of Peltier Thermoelectric Effect. The module features 127 semiconductor couples in the area of 40mmx40mm. Thermoelectric coolers also are known as TEC or Peltier Module 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 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 CPU, CCDs, portable refrigerators, medical instruments, and so on. Get ice cold in minutes or heat to boiling by simply reversing the polarity, used for numerous applications such as cooling your CPU, video card, NANO Reef, laser diode, CCD camera, picnic cooler, beverage cooler , alternate power sources, or even for your own custom car drink warmer/cooler. Also Known as Thermoelectric cooling modules, Thermoelectric modules, Peltier modules, Thermoelectric cooling module. 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. Precise temperature control. Each device is fully inspected and tested. Fitted with 14cm insulated leads . Perimeter sealer for moisture protection. This device must be used in conjunction with a heat sink to avoid burned. It will even generate electricity if you apply heat to one side while keeping the other side cold. Specifications: Model: TEC1-12715 Operating Voltage(VDC): 12 Maximum Voltage(V): 15 Maximum Current(A): 15 Maximum Power (W): 230 Flatness: /- 0.05mm Sealing: Silicone Gel seal Wire Length(mm): 150 Length (mm): 40 Width (mm): 40 Height (mm): 3.6 Weight(gm): 24 Operating Tips: Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating a 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! ” Package Includes: 1 x TEC1-12715 40x40mm Thermoelectric Cooler 15A Peltier Module