Thermal Reference Guide
Ferrotec's Thermoelectric Technical Reference Guide is a comprehensive technical explanation of thermoelectrics and thermoelectric technology.
Introduction to Thermoelectric Cooling
An introductory overview into thermoelectric concepts. »
Basic Principles of Thermoelectric Modules & Materials
An exploration of materials that are used in thermoelectric modules (e.g. Bismuth Teluride). »
Applications for Thermoelectric Coolers
An overview of applications using thermoelectric technology. »
Advantages of Thermoelectric Cooling
An overview of the advantages of using thermoelectrics »
Heat Sink Considerations
What factors to consider in selecting your heat sink. »
Installation of Thermoelectric Modules
How to mount a thermoelectric module in your system. »
Power Supply Requirements
What factors to consider in selecting your power supply. »
Thermal System Design Considerations
Overall thermal system design considerations. »
Thermoelectric Module Selection
How to select the right thermoelectric module for your application. »
Reliability of Thermoelectric Cooling Modules
An overview of thermoelectric module reliablity. »
Mathematical Modeling of thermoelectric Cooling Modules
Formulas for estimating cooling performance of single-stage modules. »
Description & Modeling of Cascade Thermoelectric Modules
Formulas for calculating cooling performance of multi-stage modules. »
Power Generation
An overview of calculations of the Seebeck effect. »
Appendix A: Averaged Module Material Parameters at Various Temperatures
A table of performance at various temperatures. »
Appendix B: Material Properties
Thermal properties of common materials. »
Appendix C: Glossary of Thermoelectric and Related Terms
Some common thermal terminology. »