The **ATS-06E-154-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It belongs to the **pushPIN™** series, designed for efficient cooling of semiconductor devices like CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table highlights the physical and thermal properties of this specific model: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (Blue Anodized) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40.00mm x 40.00mm x 15.00mm | | **Attachment Type** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Thermal Resistance (Unducted)** | 4.84 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Thermal Resistance (Ducted)** | 2.85 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Fin Style** | Fine Pitch (Cross-Cut) | | **Interface Material** | T766 (Thermal Interface Material pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Key Design Features * **PushPIN™ Attachment:** This mechanism uses a brass pin and a stainless steel spring to provide a secure, high-pressure attachment to the PCB. This ensures optimal contact between the heat sink and the heat-generating component. * **Cross-Cut Fin Design:** The "Fine Pitch" pattern allows for multi-directional airflow. Unlike straight-fin heat sinks, this design remains effective even if the airflow direction is inconsistent or restricted. * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** The unit comes with **T766** pre-applied to the base. This eliminates the need for manual thermal paste application and ensures uniform heat transfer. * **Component Compatibility:** The 40mm x 40mm footprint is a standard size for many high-speed networking chips and power management modules. --- ### 3. Decoding the Part Number The part number follows a specific nomenclature used by Advanced Thermal Solutions: | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions) | | **06** | Attachment Series (Push-Pin) | | **E** | Finish / Material Code | | **154** | Specific Design/Profile identifier | | **C2** | Thermal Performance/Material Grade | | **R0** | RoHS Compliant / Revision Number | --- ### 4. Implementation Example If you were integrating this into a PCB design using software like Altium or KiCad, the mechanical footprint would look like this: ```text PCB Footprint Requirements: - Hole Diameter: 3.12mm (0.123") - Pitch (Spacing): 33.00mm x 33.00mm - Keep-out Zone: 42mm x 42mm (to account for pin overhang) ```