F-TEM
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Flexible Thermoelectric Module
Solid-state semiconductor devices, thermoelectric modules have the two primary functions of thermal gradient electric generator and heat pump utilizing the Seebeck and Peltier effects, respectively.
Typically a rigid device where the semiconductor elements are sandwiched between ceramic plates, Asahi Rubber has innovated a method of incorporating those same elements in a rubber substrate for a new set of target uses.
F-TEM is made in partnership with Ferrotec Material Technologies Corporation, utilizing their world-leading semiconductor elements.
Applications
Thermoelectric devices are ideal for uses which can take advantage of:
・Solid state, no fluids, low maintenance
・Rapid on/off switching, fine temperature control
・Small form factor
・Easy setup
・Silent
Rubber Substrate
Within thermoelectric devices, F-TEM is particularly suited for uses which benefit from these advantages:
Conforms to:
・Curved surfaces
・Rough surfaces without interface filler
Crack Resistant
Avoids early failure mode of thermoelectric devices of condensation ingress in cracks
Shock Resistant
The cushioning rubber substrate protects internal elements from sudden impact effects
Vibration Resistant
Rubber naturally dampens vibration for greater resiliency in such environments
Lightweight
Compared to similar ceramic options
Seebeck Effect
Thermoelectric devices use the Seebeck effect to generate electricity from a temperature gradient
Harvest waste heat for low-power applications such as remote sensors
Peltier Effect
The reverse of the Seebeck effect, by applying an electric current a thermoelectric device will create a thermal gradient: it becomes a solid-state heat pump
Reversing electric polarity in turn reverses the heat pump direction
