### Overview of ATS-02A-94-C2-R0 The **ATS-02A-94-C2-R0** is a high-performance heat sink manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of the **pushPIN™** series, designed to provide efficient cooling for electronic components such as processors, chipsets, and GPUs. --- ### Technical Specifications The following table outlines the key physical and thermal characteristics of the component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Type** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Thermal Resistance (Flowing)** | 1.13 °C/W @ 300 LFM | | **Thermal Resistance (Static)** | 4.49 °C/W (Natural Convection) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40.00 x 40.00 x 25.00 mm | | **Hole Pattern** | 33.00 x 33.00 mm | --- ### Key Components & Features 1. **Heat Sink Body**: * Manufactured from **AL6063 aluminum**, which offers an excellent balance between thermal conductivity and structural weight. * The **straight fin** design maximizes surface area for heat dissipation in forced-air environments. 2. **Attachment Mechanism (pushPIN™)**: * Uses a **plastic push pin** combined with a **stainless steel spring**. * This provides a consistent, high-pressure contact between the heat sink and the electronic component, ensuring optimal heat transfer. 3. **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)**: * The "C2" in the part number indicates it comes pre-applied with **T766 phase-change material**. * This eliminates the need for manual application of thermal paste and ensures a uniform thermal bond. 4. **Finish**: * The **Blue Anodized** finish is not only for aesthetics; it provides corrosion resistance and slightly improves radiative heat transfer. --- ### Application Usage This specific part is typically found in: * **Networking Equipment:** Routers and switches with high-load ICs. * **Industrial PCs:** Compact systems requiring reliable passive or active cooling. * **Power Supplies:** Cooling voltage regulators and MOSFETs. ---