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MAX1978ETM+T AI Analysis:
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MAX1978ETM+T product

MAX1978ETM+T

Power Management - Specialized

TEC ControllerPeltier DriverThermal Management

The MAX1978ETM+T is a specialized monolithic controller for Peltier thermoelectric coolers, integrating an H-bridge and precision control for thermal management in optical and laser systems.

Best for

  • Laser diode temperature stabilization
  • Optical communication modules

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring high-current drive beyond the integrated H-bridge capacity

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements of the 48-TQFN package

Key specifications

Controller Type
TEC / Peltier
Supply Voltage
2.5V - 5.5V
Package
48-TQFN

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8542.31.0001

Application

Optical CommunicationsIndustrial Thermal Control

Datasheet

6fe44324f43f08dae52b783c082837cd.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

It is a highly integrated thermoelectric cooler (TEC) controller designed to drive Peltier modules with high precision.