2.2.3 The thermoelectric couple resistance Rc

The thermoelectric couple resistance Rc, ignoring the resistance of the copper interconnects, is the addition of the resistance of the two thermoelectric pellets:

$$R\_c = R\_p + R\_n \text{ measured in Ohms} \tag{5}$$

The resistance of the copper interconnects is typically in the micro ohm region, and compared with the resistance of the Bi2Te3 thermoelectric pellets, which tends to be in the milliohm region, is significantly smaller in value and hence can be considered as negligible.
