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Latest Developments In Thermoelectrically Enhanced Heat Sinks

August 1st, 2005

Nomenclature

Q
Heat load (W)

COP
Coefficient of Performance

I
Electrical current (Amps)

T
Temperature (°C)

R
Electrical resistance (Ohms)

Z
TE Figure of Merit (1/K) where Z = α2 / (ρ λ)

 
 

Greek Letters

Δ
Change in value

θ
Thermal resistance…read more

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