PCX4-6-F1-2040-TA-RT-W6
MFG Part Number 387005674
PowerCycling PCX Series Thermoelectric Cooler
The PCX4-6-F1-2040-TA-RT-W6 is a high-performance thermoelectric cooler designed for thermal cycling between multiple temperature set points and is ideal for applications in healthcare among others, where fast temperature changes are required. The thermoelectric module is specially constructed to reduce the amount of stress induced on the thermoelectric elements during operation. It has a maximum Qc of 16.8 Watts when ΔT = 0 and a maximum ΔT of 73.6 °C at Qc = 0.
Features
  • High thermal cycling capability
  • Precise temperature control
  • Solid-state operation
  • Boosted performance with next-gen material
  • RoHS-compliant

You can interact with the Performance Curves below to estimate the cooling performance by entering the thermal and electrical operating conditions for your application.
Click the [Custom Datasheet] button to create a Customized PDF Datasheet.
Please Note: Actual application performance will vary from calculated values based on actual thermal design characteristics.


Electrical and Thermal Performance

For maximum performance, be sure to orient the CONTROL side of the TEC against the application to be managed and the AMBIENT side against the heat sink or other heat rejection method. The CONTROL side is always opposite the side with lead attachments. Lead attachment is a passive heat loss and less impactful if located on the side that attaches to the heat exchanger.

Use the sliders, input fields and [UPDATE] button below to enter your application's electrical and thermal conditions. Use the Graph Y and X Axis buttons to display a variety of performance curves and use the Voltage/Current slider to choose the electrical operating point to display performance.
Click the [Custom Datasheet] button to save your results as a Customized PDF Datasheet.


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Y - Axis




Select Graph
X - Axis


Optimum COP
Cooling Power (Qc) = 1.6 Watts
Current = 0.41 Amps
Voltage = 0.99 Volts
Power Supply = 0.4 Watts
COP (Qc/Pin) = 3.97
Power Dissipated (Qh) = 2 Watts
Maximum Qc
Cooling Power (Qc) = 15.05 Watts
Current = 4.33 Amps
Voltage = 8.04 Volts
Power Supply = 34.83 Watts
COP (Qc/Pin) = 0.43
Power Dissipated (Qh) = 49.89 Watts

Electrical Operating Point
Imin: 0.2 A
Imax: 4.3 A

Vmin: 0.6 V
Vmax: 8.0 V
Voltage

Current
Cooling Power (Qc)

Power Supply (Pin)

COP (Qc/Pin)

Power Dissipated (Qh)

TEC Cold Temperature at Control (Tc)

TEC Hot Temperature at Ambient (Th)

Thermal Operating Conditions
 Cooling 
 Heating  
Ambient High Temperature
Control Temperature
Ambient Low Temperature
Cooling ΔT
Heating ΔT
Ambient Side
Thermal Resistance  
Control Side
Thermal Resistance  
Click to UPDATE performance after changing thermal operating conditions or switching between heating and cooling mode.

Specifications
Hot Side Temperature
27.0 °C
50.0 °C
80.0 °C
Qcmax (ΔT = 0)
16.8 Watts
18.0 Watts
19.3 Watts
ΔTmax (Qc = 0)
73.6°C
82.6°C
93.1°C
Imax (I @ ΔTmax)
3.9 Amps
3.8 Amps
3.7 Amps
Vmax (V @ ΔTmax)
7.4 Volts
8.2 Volts
9.2 Volts
Module Resistance
1.77 Ohms
1.99 Ohms
2.27 Ohms
Max Operating Temperature
120 °C
 
 
Weight
15.0 gram(s)
 
 

Finishing Options
Suffix
Thickness
Flatness / Parallelism
Hot Face
Cold Face
Lead Length
 TA
4.200 ±0.025 mm
0.165 ± 0.0010 in
0.025 mm / 0.025 mm
0.001 in / 0.001 in
Lapped
Lapped
152.4 mm
6.00 in
Sealing Options
Suffix
Sealant
Color
Temp Range
Description
 RT
RTV
Translucent or White
-60 to 204°C
Non-corrosive, silicone adhesive
Notes
  1.  Max operating temperature: 120°C
  2.  Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating module
  3.  Reference assembly guidelines for recommended installation
  4.  Solder tinning also available on metallized ceramics

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Revision: 00 Date: 06-01-2022

Print Date: 04-15-2024