Laird Thermal Systems is offering mini thermoelectric coolers, with footprints as small as 1.6 x 1.6mm and thickness down to 0.9mm. Called the OptoTEC MBX series, they are designed for lidar systems in autonomous vehicles, telecom pluggable optical transceivers and indium phosphide VCSELs. Two solder constructions are available to accommodate reflow temperatures up to 230°C …
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