In summer, even at 40°C (111°F), if you park your car outdoors for just one hour, the seat temperature will quickly rise to over 60°C (111°F), making it incredibly hot to sit in. Even turning on the air conditioner beforehand can hardly bring the temperature down quickly. To enhance the driving experience, FerroTec has integrated thermoelectric  cooling technology (TEC) into car seats. This precise temperature control technology automatically adjusts the seat temperature, allowing drivers and passengers to park freely even on 40°C (111°F) days.   Popularization of TEC hot and cold seats in the automotive field   In the European and American markets, CCS-equipped seats (TEC hot and cold seats) are widely used in high-end models priced over 300,000 yuan - traditional automakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Land Ro...

1. What is a TEC cooling module? The TEC cooling module is a solid-state refrigeration device whose core component is a semiconductor refrigeration element (TEC). The working principle of the cooling module is based on the Peltier effect: through direct current drive, heat is transferred from the cold end to the hot end, achieving a cooling effect. TEC refrigeration modules usually consist of the following three parts: Cold surface contact parts: direct contact with temperature control object Semiconductor Refrigeration Chip: Core Refrigeration Component Hot surface contact components: responsible for system heat dissipation   2. Commonly used refrigeration module series TEC cooling modules are categorized into various series, including DA, DN, AA, NN, DL, AL, DD, NA, and LL, depending on the contact method between th...

The role of TEC sealing glue in TEC module Sealing is a process that applies a layer of sealing material (sealing) to the surface of electronic components or modules to provide protection and enhance performance. It is directly related to the stability, life and reliability of semiconductor refrigeration modules. The following are the four major functions of sealing in TEC modules: 1.Isolate water vapor and corrosive gases When the semiconductor refrigeration chip is working, if the cold end temperature is lower than the dew point temperature, the water vapor in the air will condense into water droplets. When water vapor or corrosive gas (such as salt in a humid environment, industrial waste gas) enters the interior of the TEC, it will cause the semiconductor material to deteriorate and the copper electrode to corrode. In severe cases, it may also cause a short circui...

The fascia gun is no longer the exclusive equipment of fitness enthusiasts. It is very practical and can help people loosen muscles and relax their body and mind in daily life. The hot and cold fascia gun we are going to introduce today is a bit special - it has a thermoelectric cooler in its body, which provides it with an additional temperature regulation technology compared to ordinary fascia guns. This also means that in addition to massage, it can also provide hot and cold compresses to various parts of the body.   1. The structure and working principle of the cold and warm fascia gun ①Power drive system The power drive system of the fascia gun includes components such as brushless motor, transmission mechanism and impact shaft. The cold and warm fascia gun usually uses a brushless DC motor (BLDC), which can reach a speed of 3000-4500 rpm, can produce a stro...

There is a medical device called PCR instrument in the hospital's laboratory, which can detect viruses, determine genetic diseases, and even be used for paternity testing. These important functions are inseparable from the small semiconductor refrigerator in its body. 1. Working principle of semiconductor refrigerator The working principle of a semiconductor refrigerator is not complicated. Imagine that its interior is like a small factory with two rows of "workers" standing side by side - one row is P-type semiconductors and the other row is N-type semiconductors, connected by a wire. When the current passes through the N-type semiconductor after power is turned on, the electrons are pushed to the cold end, absorbing heat, and the temperature of the cold end drops; in the P-type semiconductor, the electrons carry the heat to the hot end, and the temperature of the hot ...

With the rapid development of science and technology, infrared cameras, as devices that can capture infrared radiation from objects and convert them into visual images, have been widely used in security monitoring, industrial inspection, biomedicine, astronomical observation and other fields.   1.Why is it necessary to perform precise temperature control on infrared cameras? For infrared cameras (especially those working in the short-wave infrared region), the image quality is easily affected by the "dark current". The dark current of the detector in the camera, such as the common InGaAs sensor, increases sharply with the increase of temperature. Studies have shown that for every 10°C increase in temperature, dark current* will increase by about 3 times. The increase in dark current will greatly reduce the sensitivity of the camera sensor and severely compres...

Most of the common electric lunch boxes on the market now do not have a cooling function. As the weather gets hotter, the food in the lunch box will become stale in less than half a day. Is it possible to make the lunch box no longer just a "heating tool" but also have the ability to keep food fresh like a refrigerator? Based on this idea, FerroTec  has launched a smart lunch box that can both heat and cool.   1. Dual use for cooling and heating: based on semiconductor refrigeration technology The reason why this smart lunch box has the refrigeration capacity that ordinary lunch boxes do not have is that its base is equipped with a semiconductor cooling plate independently developed and manufactured by Advanced TE, which connects the upper and lower heat conduction plates and achieves precise temperature control through TEC technology. • Press the heati...

Water dispensers are indispensable small appliances in homes and offices. The core component of water dispensers, the ice tank, directly determines the cooling performance of water dispensers. A high-quality ice tank can not only cool quickly, but also ensure long-term stable operation of the equipment. However, there are some problems with the traditional ice tank solutions currently available on the market, such as complex production processes and unstable refrigeration, which may cause the ice tank to have slow cooling speed, high energy consumption, and high maintenance costs. Semiconductor refrigeration (TEC) technology effectively solves these problems and also provides a more flexible and efficient cooling solution for the ice tank. Next, this article will introduce in detail the working principle, core advantages and future development trends of semiconductor refrigerati...

Recently, the annual plum rain season has arrived in the south. The floor at home is wet, clothes are still not dry after a week of hanging, and even the walls are beginning to grow mold... At this time, we urgently need a dehumidification device to solve the various problems caused by "humidity". The following new dehumidification device that integrates TEC technology - semiconductor dehumidifier, is becoming a new choice for people's dehumidification. Today we will talk specifically about its principles, advantages and common application scenarios. 1. Working principle of semiconductor dehumidifier The working principle of semiconductor dehumidifiers is based on the Peltier effect (see TEC Science Classroom Issue 1 for details) : When the semiconductor dehumidifier is powered on, the current passes through the semiconductor material, forming a diff...

As people's pursuit of quality of life continues to improve, more and more families choose to use fireplaces for heating in winter. At this time, placing a small unplugged fan next to the fireplace can make the indoor warmth much higher. This unplugged fan is called a "fireplace fan", and this warming phenomenon is essentially due to "temperature difference power generation".   1. Thermoelectric power generation principle: Seebeck effect The term "thermoelectric power generation" may sound advanced at first, but it is no longer a new technology. As early as the 19th century, German physicist Thomas Johann Seebeck discovered the principle of thermoelectric power generation - the "Seebeck effect". The Seebeck effect is the first thermoelectric effect, which refers to the phenomenon that when there is a temperature difference between the junctions of two differe...