Micropelt Thermoelectric Simulation Tool

The Micropelt thermoelectric simulation tool «mypelt» is designed to simulate the use of Micropelt thermoelectric devices under your application conditions. To be able to use this tool, a Java Virtual Machine must be installed on your computer and the execution of Java applets must be activated in your browser. If the software is not installed on your system, you may download it from the » Sun Java download page (http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp). The Windows Java Virtual Machine will also work. Once you have read the paragraph below, you may start the tool right away by clicking on the «mypelt» button – alternatively you may read the short introduction down below.

We aren’t lawyers, so let us put it this way: by using our thermoelectric simulation tool «mypelt», you agree that Micropelt and/or anyone associated with «mypelt» will not in any way be responsible for any damage, problem and/or loss of data that may result from using this software. «mypelt» is provided without any warranty. You may not redistribute «mypelt» without our written permission.

We have tried our best to provide you with a valuable tool. Should you discover a mistake or if you have a suggestion don’t hesitate to use the contact button below.

Short Introduction

To start the thermoelectric simulation tool for Micropelt thermoelectric devices, click on the «mypelt» button above. Select a device or device group from the top left corner:

Choose a device or device group

Select a device:

Choose a device

Or a device group for Peltier cooler devices (TEC=MPC) or thermogenerator devices (TEG=MPG):

Choose a group

The thermoelectric material data used in the model have been taken from our actual devices. Since these parts are still under development, the material properties will improve in the near future. This concerns the Seebeck coefficient, the electrical conductivity and the thermal resistivity of our sputtered and annealed thermoelectric material.

The table below shows the geometrical dimensions of all the devices and includes links to available datasheets. You may order samples for all devices. For more information about the chips please contact us.

 

Micropelt thermoelectric coolers
Dimensions
Device Leg Pairs
Total
thickness
Maximum
cold_x
cold_y
hot_x
hot_y
Minimum
cold_x
cold_y
hot_x
hot_y
Electrical
resistance
at 23 °C
Thermal
resistance
at 85 °C
ΔTmax
Qmax
Imax
all at 85 °C
» MPC-D303 (PDF 1003 KB) 4
1090 µm
1180 µm
832 µm
2142 µm
832 µm
1080 µm
732 µm
2042 µm
732 µm
0.3 Ω
135 K/W
48 K
0.33 W
1.2 A
» MPC-D303-HPHigh performance
version (PDF 820 KB)
4
1090 µm
1180 µm
832 µm
2142 µm
832 µm
1080 µm
732 µm
2042 µm
732 µm
0.3 Ω
135 K/W
61 K
0.33 W
1.2 A
» MPC-D305 (PDF 1003 KB) 3
1090 µm
940 µm
832 µm
1666 µm
832 µm
840 µm
732 µm
1566 µm
732 µm
0.3 Ω
175 K/W
40 K
0.23 W
1.0 A
MPC-D601 56
1070 µm
2500 µm
2500 µm
3375 µm
2500 µm
2450 µm
2450 µm
3325 µm
2450 µm
2.5 Ω
6.5 K/W
35 K
6.1 W
1.7 A
» MPC-D701(PDF 602 KB) 108
1090 µm
3388 µm
3364 µm
4248 µm
3364 µm
3338 µm
3314 µm
4198 µm
3314 µm
6.5 Ω
6.5 K/W
42 K
6.3 W
1.2 A

 

 

Micropelt thermoelectric generators
Dimensions
Device Leg Pairs
Total
thickness
Maximum
cold_x
cold_y
hot_x
hot_y
Minimum
cold_x
cold_y
hot_x
hot_y
Electrical
resistance
at 23 °C
Thermal
resistance
at 85 °C
Net
Seebeck
Voltage
at 23 °C
» MPG-D602(PDF 686 KB) 450
1070 µm
2500 µm
2500 µm
3375 µm
2500 µm
2450 µm
2450 µm
3325 µm
2450 µm
200 Ω
12.0 K/W
100 mV/K
» MPG-D751(PDF 686 KB) 540
1090 µm
3388 µm
3364 µm
4248 µm
3364 µm
3338 µm
3314 µm
4198 µm
3314 µm
300 Ω
12.5 K/W
140 mV/K

 

The chip size is given without size losses due to sawing as maximum dimensions, dimensions after sawing are given as miminum dimensions. Sawing loss is less than 100 µm. Backside metallisation if available is Ti/Pt. Included within «mypelt» is also a high performance version of the MPC–D303.

We provide support for mounting the devices in existing environments.

Once you have selected a device or a device group you may change the application conditions, such as ambient temperature, load temperature and heat load by moving the sliders, or by typing in the values.

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To switch temperature units between Celsius, Kelvin and Fahrenheit, simply press the button.

Choose temperature unit

The default values for the thermal resistances in the bottom left corner are typical values for a solder joint. There are two different influences: thermal resistances due to the connection of the chip to the heat sink and the thermal resistance of the heat sink. More details about this topic, which is crucial for the performance of the device, can be found in the «Electronics Cooling» article about » thermal interface materials. To edit the values press the edit button.

Switch to edit the thermal resistance values

The values may now be edited. To accept the changed values, press OK.

Edit the thermal resistance values

To choose between different view plots, select the required tab.

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