Features
♦Smallest, Safest, Most Accurate Complete Single-Chip Controller
♦On-Chip Power MOSFETS—No External FETs
♦Circuit Footprint < 0.93in2
♦Circuit Height < 3mm
♦Temperature Stability to 0.001°C
♦Integrated Precision Integrator and Chopper Stabilized Op Amps
♦Accurate, Independent Heating and Cooling Current Limits
♦Eliminates Surges By Directly Controlling TEC Current
♦Adjustable Differential TEC Voltage Limit
♦Low-Ripple and Low-Noise Design
♦TEC Current Monitor
♦Temperature Monitor
♦Over- and Undertemperature Alarm
♦Bipolar ±3A Output Current (MAX1978)
♦Unipolar +6A Output Current (MAX1979)