Nextreme Introduces Thermoelectric Coolers for Photonics Cooling Applicationns

Manufacturer of thermoelectric products, Nextreme Thermal Solutions has introduced a new thin-film thermoelectric cooler (TEC) for temperature controlling and cooling optoelectronic units such as LEDs, photodetectors, surface-emitting lasers, laser diodes, and semiconductor optical amplifiers.

The OptoCooler HV37 module is designed to resolve photonics cooling applications that require large heat pumping.

The TEC module, measuring 0.6 mm in length, is capable of pumping 4.5 W at a temperature of 85 °C. It can generate a maximum differential of 60 °C between the cold and hot sides. The HV37 module can operate at a voltage of up to 7.7 V, making it compatible to common board-level voltages and currents. The device can generate a maximum Ä-T of 50 °C at 25 °C.

The OptoCooler HV37 module is RoHS-compliant and is developed using gold-tin solder. The solder allows maximum assembly temperatures of 320 °C and makes it compatible with various processes for packaging photonics units. The module also has a low mass and enables a swift thermal response to fluctuating temperatures for accurate temperature control.