CERAMICS

Property

Al2O3 100%

Al2O3 96%

AlN

Thermal conductivity, W/(m x K) 

30

24

>170

Thermal expansion, 106K-1 

7.2

7.0

4.8

Electrical resistivity, Ohm x cm

>1014

>1014

>1014

Standard TE module types are produced using one of the following ceramics:

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Alumina Al2O3 100%.

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Alumina Al2O3  96%.

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Aluminum Nitride AlN 100%.

The Alumina (100% or 96%) is default for most of standard TE modules (MC, MD, MP, MX series). The AlN is used for ML Series and optional TEC types manufacturing.

 

Standard ceramics surface finish:
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Lapped/Grinded Ceramics Ra<0.6 mm

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Polished Ceramics   Ra<0.1 mm (on request)