Fast Temperature Change Chamber (also known as a Rapid Temperature Cycling Chamber or Thermal Cycling Chamber) is an environmental test chamber designed to subject products or components to rapid and extreme changes in temperature, simulating real-world environmental stress conditions.
To test the durability and reliability of materials, electronic devices, automotive parts, and other components under rapid thermal stress caused by abrupt temperature shifts.
Component | Description |
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Test Area / Work Space | Stainless steel inner chamber where products are placed |
Insulation Layer | High-performance insulation to ensure efficiency and temperature uniformity |
Outer Body | Usually powder-coated steel or stainless steel for durability |
Temperature Control System | PID controller with programmable profiles for ramp rate, dwell time, etc. |
Refrigeration System | Cascade or single-stage compressor systems using R404A, R449A, or R508B etc. |
Heating System | Electric heater with rapid response capability |
Air Circulation Fan | High-speed blower for fast and uniform temperature changes |
Safety System | Overheat/overcool protection, door interlock, emergency stop, thermal fuses |
Parameter | Typical Range |
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Temperature Range | -70°C to +180°C |
Change Rate | 5°C/min to 25°C/min or higher (programmable) |
Temperature Uniformity | ±1.0°C or better |
Chamber Volume | 50L to 1000L+ |
Ramp Rate | Programmable rise/fall times |
Cooling Method | Air-cooled or water-cooled |
IEC 60068-2-14: Temperature change test
MIL-STD-810H Method 503: Temperature shock
JEDEC JESD22-A104: Thermal cycling for electronic components
ISO 16750-4: Road vehicles — Electrical and electronic equipment — Environmental conditions
Test Type | Description |
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Thermal Cycling | Gradual transition between high and low temperatures |
Thermal Shock (2-zone/3-zone) | Rapid transfer between hot and cold zones (e.g., <10s transition time) |
Burn-In Test | Prolonged exposure at high temperatures |
Stress Screening | Accelerated life test under cyclic stress |
Automotive ECUs, batteries, sensors
Aerospace components
Semiconductor devices and PCBs
LED modules and displays
Plastics and composite materials
15 °C/mimutes