Semiconductor thermoelectric
coolers (also known as Peltier coolers) offer
several advantages over conventional
systems. They are entirely solid-state devices,
with no moving parts; this makes them rugged,
reliable, and quiet. They use no ozonedepleting
chlorofluorocarbons, potentially
offering a more environmentally responsible
alternative to conventional refrigeration. They
can be extremely compact, much more so than
compressor-based systems