The **ATS-04H-164-C2-R0** is a high-performance heat sink manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of the "superGRIP" series, designed primarily for cooling high-power electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table outlines the physical and thermal characteristics of the part: | Characteristic | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (Al) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45.00mm x 45.00mm x 33.00mm | | **Fin Style** | Straight Fin | | **Thermal Resistance** | 2.41°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Attachment Method** | superGRIP Clip / Thermal Tape | | **Color** | Blue | --- ### 2. Core Features * **High Performance:** The straight fin design provides a large surface area for heat dissipation, making it ideal for systems with high airflow. * **superGRIP™ Attachment:** Uses a specialized mechanical clip that provides high reliability even under mechanical shock and vibration, without requiring holes in the PCB. * **Integrated Interface Material:** Typically comes with a pre-applied high-performance thermal interface material (TIM) to ensure optimal heat transfer from the component to the heat sink. * **Material Selection:** The aluminum construction offers a balance between lightweight design and efficient thermal conductivity. --- ### 3. Thermal Performance Analysis The efficiency of the ATS-04H-164-C2-R0 is dependent on the velocity of the air passing through it (measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM): | Airflow Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) | | :--- | :--- | | **100** | 4.12 | | **200** | 2.41 | | **300** | 1.96 | | **400** | 1.72 | | **500** | 1.57 | --- ### 4. Applications This part is commonly used in: 1. **Networking Hardware:** Switches, routers, and high-speed modems. 2. **Industrial Controls:** Power supplies and motor drivers. 3. **Computing:** Server chipsets and high-end graphics processing units. 4. **Telecommunications:** Base stations and signal processing equipment.