ATS-06B-07-C1-R0
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The **ATS-06B-07-C1-R0** is a specific part number for a high-performance **Heatsink** manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It belongs to their *pushPIN™* series, designed for efficient cooling of electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and other high-power ICs.
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### 1. Technical Specifications
Below are the primary physical and thermal characteristics of the device:
| Property | Specification |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Material** | Aluminum |
| **Finish** | Blue Anodized |
| **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded pins) |
| **Thermal Resistance (Unducted)** | 16.97 °C/W @ 100 LFM |
| **Thermal Resistance (Ducted)** | 2.41 °C/W @ 100 LFM |
| **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45.00mm x 45.00mm x 12.70mm |
| **Fin Pitch / Pattern** | Fine Pitch / Straight Fin |
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### 2. Design Components
The "electronic part" assembly consists of four main functional elements:
1. **Heat Sink Body:** A square aluminum block with vertical fins. The straight-fin design is optimized for airflow from a specific direction (ducted or open flow).
2. **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This part usually comes pre-applied with **T412** thermal tape or grease, which fills microscopic air gaps between the chip and the heatsink to maximize heat transfer.
3. **pushPIN™ Fasteners:** These are plastic or metal pins with internal springs. They provide a precise "engagement force" (pressure) to ensure the heatsink stays in firm contact with the electronic component.
4. **Compression Springs:** These maintain a consistent load, preventing the heatsink from shifting during mechanical shock or vibration.
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### 3. Part Number Breakdown
The part number follows a specific nomenclature used by Advanced Thermal Solutions:
* **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions).
* **06B:** Series/Frame size.
* **07:** Height (12.70mm).
* **C1:** Thermal performance/material coating code.
* **R0:** Revision or packaging code.
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### 4. Implementation Example
To use this part in a PCB design, you must ensure the board has the correct hole pattern for the pushPIN attachment.
```cpp
// Thermal Design Power (TDP) Calculation Example
float power_dissipation = 15.0; // Watts
float ambient_temp = 25.0; // Celsius
float thermal_resistance = 2.41; // °C/W (Ducted flow)
float junction_temp = ambient_temp + (power_dissipation * thermal_resistance);
// Result: 61.15°C (Within safe operating limits for most ICs)
```
- ⤷What is the difference between ducted and unducted thermal resistance?
- ⤷ What is the specific hole pattern required for the pushPIN attachment?
- ⤷ Are there alternative Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) recommended for this heatsink?