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Thermo Life® Characteristics
Patent Pending Low Power Thermoelectric Generator
Direct conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy
Small temperature differences of less than 5 Kelvin (i.e. -between 20 °C and 25 °C) can provide the source of the thermal energy (i.e. - waste heat, body heat)
Voltage is proportional to temperature difference
• 5 °C temperature difference generates nearly 6 V open voltage at matched load 3 V, 10 µA of current, 30 µW of power
• 10 °C temperature difference generates 11 V open voltage at matched load 5.5 V, 25 µA of current, 135 µW of power
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Larger temperature difference creates larger power output with a maximum temperature difference of 100 °C
Operates efficiently in almost every environment condition with an operating temperature range from 0 °C to 100 °C
Compact device, miniaturized size and ultra lightweight
Reliable, shockproof supply with no mechanical parts
No movement, light or clean environment is required to generate the electrical energy
Unlimited shelf life and no self discharge
Solid device, no compressed gases or chemicals, an environmentally "green" renewable energy resource
Output compatible with the requirements of the latest micro systems
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Improvements for 2005
Creating Increased Performance for Thermo Life® |
Output compatible with the requirements of the latest micro systems
Increased film thickness
Decreased substrate thickness
Lower product cost
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New round design creating more power output
New round design contributes to higher conversion efficiency
New round design is smaller and weighs nearly 50% less than the former Thermo Life® design
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