PowerCycling PCX Series PCX6-12-F1-4040-TA-RT-W6

MFG Part Number: 387005678

PowerCycling PCX Series Thermoelectric Cooler Features Applications

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The PCX6-12-F1-4040-TA-RT-W6 is a high-performance thermoelectric High thermal cycling capability Molecular Diagnostics (DNA Amplification, PCR)
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cooler designed for thermal cycling between multiple temperature set ●
Precise temperature control Point of Care Testing Devices
points and is ideal for applications in healthcare among others, where fast ●
Solid-state operation
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Thermal Test Sockets
temperature changes are required. The thermoelectric module is specially ●
Boosted performance with next-
constructed to reduce the amount of stress induced on the thermoelectric gen material
elements during operation. It has a maximum Qc of 51.8 Watts when ΔT = ●
RoHS-compliant
0 and a maximum ΔT of 73.6 °C at Qc = 0.

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.

Heat Pumped at Cold Side Heat Pumped at Cold Side

Thot = 27 °C Thot = 27 °C
60.00 60.00

50.00 50.00

40.00 ΔT=0°C 40.00 ΔT=0°C

Qc (Watts)

Qc (Watts)

ΔT=10°C ΔT=10°C
ΔT=20°C ΔT=20°C
ΔT=30°C ΔT=30°C
30.00 ΔT=40°C 30.00 ΔT=40°C
ΔT=50°C ΔT=50°C
ΔT=60°C ΔT=60°C
20.00 20.00

10.00 10.00

0.00 0.00
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 18.00
Operating Current (Amps) Operating Voltage (Volts)

Current vs Voltage (I vs V)
Thot = 27 °C
18.00
Operating Voltage (Volts)

16.00

14.00
ΔT=0°C
12.00 ΔT=10°C
ΔT=20°C
10.00 ΔT=30°C
ΔT=40°C
8.00
ΔT=50°C
6.00 ΔT=60°C

4.00

2.00

0.00
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00
Operating Current (Amps)
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MFG Part Number: 387005678

Coefficient of Performance (COP = Qc/Pin) Coefficient of Performance (COP = Qc/Pin)

Thot = 27 °C Thot = 27 °C
6.00 6.00

5.00 5.00

4.00 ΔT=0°C 4.00 ΔT=0°C

ΔT=10°C ΔT=10°C
ΔT=20°C ΔT=20°C
COP

COP
ΔT=30°C ΔT=30°C
3.00 ΔT=40°C 3.00 ΔT=40°C
ΔT=50°C ΔT=50°C
ΔT=60°C ΔT=60°C
2.00 2.00

1.00 1.00

0.00 0.00
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 18.00
Operating Current (Amps) Operating Voltage (Volts)

Total Heat Dissipated at Hot Side (Qh=Qc+Pin) Total Heat Dissipated at Hot Side (Qh=Qc+Pin)
Thot = 27 °C Thot = 27 °C
180.00 180.00

160.00 160.00

140.00 140.00

120.00 ΔT=0°C 120.00 ΔT=0°C

Qh (Watts)

Qh (Watts)

ΔT=10°C ΔT=10°C
ΔT=20°C ΔT=20°C
100.00 100.00
ΔT=30°C ΔT=30°C
ΔT=40°C ΔT=40°C
80.00 ΔT=50°C 80.00 ΔT=50°C
ΔT=60°C ΔT=60°C
60.00 60.00

40.00 40.00

20.00 20.00

0.00 0.00
0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 18.00
Operating Current (Amps) Operating Voltage (Volts)

Heat Pumped at Cold Side (Qc) Coefficient of Performance (COP = Qc/Pin)

Thot = 50 °C | Ioperating = 5.1 Amps Thot = 50 °C | Ioperating = 5.1 Amps
60.00 2.00

50.00
1.50
40.00
Qc (Watts)

COP

30.00 1.00

20.00
0.50
10.00

0.00 0.00
0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0
ΔT (°C) ΔT (°C)
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MFG Part Number: 387005678

Specifications

Hot Side Temperature 27.0 °C 50.0 °C 80.0 °C

Qcmax (ΔT = 0) 51.8 Watts 55.7 Watts 59.8 Watts

ΔTmax (Qc = 0) 73.6°C 82.6°C 93.1°C

Imax (I @ ΔTmax) 6.0 Amps 5.9 Amps 5.7 Amps

Vmax (V @ ΔTmax) 14.9 Volts 16.5 Volts 18.6 Volts

Module Resistance 2.32 Ohms 2.62 Ohms 2.99 Ohms

Max Operating Temperature 120 °C

Weight 22.0 gram(s)

Finishing Options

Suffix Thickness Flatness / Parallelism Hot Face Cold Face Lead Length
3.810 ±0.025 mm 0.025 mm / 0.025 mm 152.4 mm
TA Lapped Lapped
0.150 ± 0.0010 in 0.001 in / 0.001 in 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

Max operating temperature: 120°C

Do not exceed Imax or Vmax when operating module
Reference assembly guidelines for recommended installation
Solder tinning also available on metallized ceramics

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