Multistage thick film thermoelectric devices
US9391255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N19/101
Abstract
The present invention generally provides multistage thermoelectric coolers and methods for their fabrication. For example, in one aspect, a multistage thermoelectric cooler is disclosed that includes at least two cooling stages, each of which comprises a p-type leg portion and an n-type leg portion coupled to form a p-n junction. The p-n junctions of the two stages are thermally and electrically coupled such that at least a portion of a current flowing, during operation of the device, through one stage is coupled to the other. Further, at least one of the p- or n-type leg portions of one stage forms a unitary structure with a corresponding p- or n-type leg portion of the other stage.
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