The **ATS-04B-54-C2-R0** is a high-performance heat sink manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of the "push pin" series designed for cooling electronic components such as CPUs, GPUs, and other integrated circuits (ICs). --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The part number provides specific information about its dimensions, thermal properties, and mounting style. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 35mm x 35mm x 35mm | | **Fin Style** | Straight (Extrusion) | | **Attachment Method** | Push Pin (Brass) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 6.70°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Color/Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T766 (High Performance) | --- ### 2. Key Components & Design Features #### A. Material and Thermal Dissipation * **Aluminum Construction:** Lightweight with high thermal conductivity. * **Anodized Finish:** The blue anodization increases surface emissivity, slightly improving radiative cooling and providing corrosion resistance. * **Tall Profile:** At 35mm height, it offers a large surface area for heat dissipation compared to low-profile alternatives, making it suitable for systems with vertical space. #### B. Mounting Mechanism (Push Pins) * **Brass Push Pins:** It uses a spring-loaded brass push pin mechanism. This ensures a specific, consistent pressure is applied to the chip, which is critical for maintaining thermal contact. * **Spring-Load:** The springs compensate for thermal expansion and mechanical shock, preventing the heat sink from detaching or cracking the component. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) * **Pre-Applied T766:** This part comes with a pre-applied layer of high-performance thermal grease. This simplifies the assembly process and ensures optimal heat transfer from the component to the aluminum base without air gaps. --- ### 3. Application Examples This specific heat sink is typically used in industrial and telecommunications hardware: * **Embedded Systems:** Cooling high-speed processors. * **Networking Gear:** Used on ASICs in routers and switches. * **Power Electronics:** Dissipating heat from high-wattage voltage regulators. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown Understanding the ATS nomenclature: * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **04:** Series/Type. * **B:** Material/Color variant. * **54:** Specific footprint/size code. * **C2:** Thermal Interface Material type (T766). * **R0:** RoHS compliance and revision status.