Thermoelectric cools meet laser requirements
Suitable for cooling lasers, laser projectors and devices that require high heat pumping capacity, Laird Thermal Systems offers the UltraTEC UTX series of thermoelectric coolers.
They boost heat pumping capacity by 10 per cent, says the company and also have a greater temperature differential and higher efficiency than standard thermoelectric coolers. The UltraTEC UTX series thermoelectric cooler offers a heat pumping capacity of up to 296W with a maximum temperature differential (Delta T) of 72 degrees C, a differential improvement of three degrees C. This means less power is required to achieve the same cooling power or extra cooling capacity is available to achieve the desired control temperature in higher ambient conditions, explains the company. The UTX series is particularly suitable for spot cooling applications with industrial lasers, laser projectors, medical diagnostic systems and analytical instrumentation, says Laird.
Thermoelectric coolers are solid-state devices that use the Peltier effect to pump heat away from temperature-sensitive electronic devices. They have no moving parts, so can cool electronics well below ambient temperatures and reduce maintenance requirements and operation costs when compared to other cooling technologies. Thermoelectric coolers offer high reliability with no operational noise and can perform well in high-vibration applications, Laird adds.
The UltraTEC UTX series is assembled with advanced thermoelectric materials for higher heat pumping capacity and features a higher thermal insulating barrier when compared to standard materials. The module also consists of a larger number of N and P couples to generate a higher heat flux density than standard thermoelectric coolers.
There are 13 models in the UltraTEC UTX series, covering a variety of footprints, capacities, configurations and voltage options.
Laird Thermal Systems develops thermal management solutions for demanding applications across global medical, industrial, transportation and telecommunications markets. Its diverse product portfolio ranges from active thermoelectric coolers and assemblies to temperature controllers and liquid cooling systems. Thermal modelling and management techniques solve complex heat and temperature control problems, says the company. Laird offers design, prototyping and in-house testing capabilities, to partner closely with customers across the entire product development lifecycle. Laird Thermal Systems has global manufacturing and support resources to help customers maximise productivity, uptime, performance and product quality.
