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Thermoelectric Cooling for Security Cameras

The use of outdoor cameras has seen a massive influx with the rise in security monitoring by government and private security agencies.

Security cameras are installed with an objective to reduce crime or to improve public safety. CCTV and IP security cameras are installed on every corner in cities, outside hotels and retail stores, all around entertainment venues, stadiums and other commercial and industrial properties.

Thermal cameras (infrared sensing) are now often used to improve facility and boarder security at night. Most recently, thermal cameras have been implemented to detect people’s body temperatures as a security and safety measure in the fight against COVID-19.

No matter the camera technology implemented, it is critical that the optimum operating temperature of sensitive imaging components is maintained during use to ensure high quality images.

Active thermoelectric coolers utilizing the Peltier effect offer advanced thermal management solutions. These thermoelectric devices meet the size constraints and high temperature rating required for optoelectronics implemented in outdoor security cameras.

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