The **ATS-01A-46-C2-R0** is a specific part number for a high-performance **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. This component belongs to their "pushPIN™" thermal management series. --- ## 1. Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the physical and thermal properties of this specific component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Type** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded plastic pins) | | **Dimension L x W** | 45mm x 45mm | | **Height (Fin)** | 20mm | | **Thermal Resistance** | 11.57 °C/W (Unducted Flow @ 100 LFM) | | **Fin Configuration** | Fine Pitch (Straight Fin) | --- ## 2. Key Electronic & Mechanical Features ### A. Attachment Mechanism Unlike adhesive-based heat sinks, the **R0** suffix indicates the use of the **pushPIN™** system. This consists of: * **Plastic Pins:** Insert into pre-drilled holes in the PCB. * **Compression Springs:** Provide precise vertical pressure to ensure optimal contact between the heat sink base and the electronic component (CPU, GPU, or MOSFET). ### B. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) * The part usually comes with **T412** pre-applied thermal interface material. * T412 is a high-efficiency thermal tape/pad that eliminates the need for manual thermal paste application, ensuring consistent heat transfer. ### C. Fin Design * **Straight Fin:** Designed for "Airflow" environments. The 20mm height provides a large surface area for heat dissipation without creating excessive back-pressure for system fans. --- ## 3. Application Use Cases This component is typically used to cool high-heat-generating surface-mount devices (SMD) in the following sectors: 1. **Telecommunications:** Network switches and routers. 2. **Power Electronics:** Large AC/DC converters and power supplies. 3. **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs and high-speed logic controllers. --- ## 4. Part Number Breakdown ```text ATS - 01 - A - 46 - C2 - R0 | | | | | | | | | | | └── Push-Pin / Attachment Type | | | | └─────── Thermal Performance / Material Code | | | └──────────── Dimension Code (45mm x 45mm) | | └──────────────── Fin Style | └───────────────────── Sequential Series Number └────────────────────────── Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions) ```