TEC module is short for thermoelectric modules, and also called Peltier cooler. The reason why it's called Peltier cooler is that it has multiple Peltier elements inside the TEC module, which are the main components in the TEC module. TEC modules can be used to regulate the temperature of an object and stabilize the temperature in a certain temperature range. As indicated in the part number, ATE1-31 series TEC modules have 31 pairs of Peltier elements inside the TEC module, and it is a single stage TEC module.
There are two flat ceramic plates on both side of the TEC module outside the Peltier elements. There are mainly three methods to install TEC modules, i.e., bonding with epoxy, clamping and soldering. Soldering is the most efficient way to use the TEC modules, but it's not convenient for maintenance. Clamping and bonding with epoxy are relatively simple and easy for most users by using thermal conductive pad or thermal paste.
TEC modules can be controlled by our TEC controllers, please visit this page for more information:
http://www.analogtechnologies.com/tec-controller.html
ATI provides more standard TEC modules and thermal cycling TEC modules, for more technical data of TEC modules, please visit our webpage and datasheet:
http://www.analogtechnologies.com/tec-module.html
For more products of thermal system, please visit:
http://www.analogtechnologies.com/thermal_system_components.html
