The **ATS-05H-79-C2-R0** is a high-performance heat sink manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is specifically designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs. ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table outlines the physical and thermal characteristics of this specific part number: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Dimensions** | 25mm x 25mm x 30mm | | **Thermal Resistance** | 2.63°C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Fin Type** | Cross-Cut (Pin Fin) | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Key Component Features #### A. Pin Fin Design (Cross-Cut) The "H" in the series designation typically refers to a **high-efficiency pin fin** or cross-cut pattern. Unlike traditional straight fins, pin fins allow for omnidirectional airflow, meaning the cooling efficiency remains high regardless of which direction the fan is blowing across the board. #### B. pushPIN™ Attachment The part uses a **spring-loaded push-pin** mechanism. This is critical for electronics because: * It ensures consistent pressure across the surface of the chip. * It prevents damage to the silicon die or the solder balls (BGA) beneath the chip. * The plastic pins (usually 2 or 4) snap into pre-drilled holes in the PCB. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The **C2** suffix indicates that the heat sink comes with **T766** thermal interface material pre-applied to the base. This eliminates the need for manual application of thermal paste and ensures optimal heat transfer from the electronic component to the aluminum fins. --- ### 3. Part Number Breakdown (Nomenclature) Understanding the code helps in identifying specific variants: | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (Manufacturer) | | **05** | Series Number | | **H** | Fin Height/Density Profile | | **79** | Specific Dimension/Geometry ID | | **C2** | Color/Finish & TIM Type (Blue Anodized + T766) | | **R0** | Revision code | --- ### 4. Application Use Cases This heat sink is commonly used on: * **Networking Hardware:** Routers and switches where space is tight but heat generation is high. * **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs where mechanical vibration resistance is required (provided by the push-pins). * **Power Modules:** Regulating heat for DC-DC converters.