Patent ID: 6521991
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
A thermoelectric module comprising:(a) a support plate having holes formed therein; (b) p-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements and n-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements each being inserted through and secured in a hole of the support plate; (c) first metal electrodes connected to first surfaces of the p-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements and n-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements; (d) second metal electrodes connected to second surfaces of the p-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements and n-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements; (e) a first thermally conductive electrically insulating thin film connected to the first metal electrodes; (f) a second thermally conductive electrically insulating thin film connected to the second metal electrodes; and (g) first lead patterns formed on end portions of front or back of the support plate for connecting leads for the thermoelectric semiconductor elements.