In this tutorial, you used the Run TEC macro to model an IC package being cooled via a thermoelectric cooler (TEC).
Some tips and best practices used in this tutorial are listed below:
Ensure adequate heat sinking at the TEC hot side.
Ensure adequate mesh resolution on the TEC objects. If necessary, this can be achieved through per-object parameters and non-conformal meshing.
Ensure correct TEC properties are entered in the Run TEC macro panel.
Use monitor points on the TEC object to monitor convergence.
Once a TEC is brought into your Icepak model, perform Move operations on the entire TEC assembly.
Make use of the Icepak Library to quickly insert TEC objects into your model. Also, note that the Create TEC macro can be used to create custom TECs.
Individual settings inside the edit panels of TEC objects should not be modified manually.