Kyocera introduces cutting-edge Peltier module with 21% increase in cooling performance
Kyocera Corporation has introduced a new Peltier (thermoelectric) module with improved heat absorption to enable enhanced cooling performance for automotive components.
With a maximum heat absorption rate 21% higher than the company's conventional products, the new Peltier module is suited to temperature control of automotive batteries and seats to contribute to battery longevity.
The Peltier module
A Peltier module is an energy conversion device with semiconductor elements sandwiched between copper substrates. When electricity passes through, one side of the substrate absorbs heat (cooling), while the other side releases heat (heating). This allows for rapid changes in surface temperature between heating and cooling, as well as the ability to adjust or maintain a specific temperature.
High heat absorption
Kyocera's Peltier modules stand out due to their unique element technology (single crystal growth technology), which enables high heat absorption. Advances in this technology enable the maximum heat absorption capacity to rise 21% compared to Kyocera's conventional products. The company's new Peltier module can absorb heat more efficiently, thereby enhancing cooling performance.
High responsiveness
Faster heating and cooling, in combination with a copper plate that provides high thermal conductivity, allow more rapid temperature-control response.
High reliability
To ensure reliability, Kyocera coats the element sides with resin to protect them from corrosion due to condensation. Moreover, the entire process, from development to manufacturing and shipping, is handled at the company's own Japan-based facilities, guaranteeing high quality control standards and instilling confidence in customers.
Customisable
The Peltier module is highly customisable with temperature-sensing thermistors and/or heat dissipation fins. The company can also accommodate size adjustments to match the customer's application and casing requirements, providing a versatile solution for a wide range of automotive and other temperature control needs.
