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CMC Electronics, Cincinnati (CMCEC) is conducting life tests on all models of our linear Stirling coolers and has demonstrated a life of ∼10,000 hours on each model. In this paper, an update of this continued effort is documented. In particular, the life test of the half watt cooler (Model B512B) and the 5 watt cooler (B5000D) are discussed in detail. The B512B cooler has demonstrated a 20,000 hour life MTTF and 40,000 hour MTBF. Other life related issues like contamination and leak rate are also discussed.
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Yuan, S., Kuo, D., Lody, T. (2003). CMCEC Life Test Results and Related Issues. In: Ross, R.G. (eds) Cryocoolers 12. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47919-2_12
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