The **ATS-07A-68-C2-R0** is a specific high-performance thermal management component manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It belongs to the **pushPIN™** series of heat sinks, designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and other integrated circuits. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the primary physical and thermal characteristics of the part: | Characteristic | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Heat Sink Type** | pushPIN™ HS | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45.00mm x 45.00mm x 15.00mm | | **Attachment Method** | Push Pin / Spring (R0) | | **Thermal Resistance (Unducted)** | 15.31 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Thermal Resistance (Ducted)** | 2.25 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Compliance** | RoHS and REACH Compliant | --- ### 2. Electronic Application & Function This part is not an active electronic component (like a transistor) but an **essential passive component** in electronic systems. #### Key Functions: * **Heat Dissipation:** It increases the surface area of the heat-generating component to allow for faster cooling via convection. * **Fine Pitch Fin Design:** The "68" in the part number indicates a specific fin pattern (Cross-cut) designed to allow airflow from multiple directions, making it ideal for crowded PCB layouts. * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This specific model typically comes pre-applied with **T766** thermal phase change material to ensure a low thermal resistance path between the chip and the heat sink. --- ### 3. Attachment Mechanism The **"R0"** suffix refers to the mounting hardware. It utilizes a **Push Pin and Spring** system: 1. **Brass Push Pins:** Ensure high durability. 2. **Compression Springs:** Provide specific pressure (force) to ensure the heat sink is flush against the electronic component. 3. **Hole Pattern:** Requires pre-drilled holes in the PCB (standard 3.0mm diameter) with a pitch of **38.00mm**. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown Understanding the ATS nomenclature helps in identifying variants: | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions) | | **07** | Series / Attachment Style | | **A** | Material (Aluminum) | | **68** | Fin Design / Pattern | | **C2** | Thermal Interface Material (T766) | | **R0** | Packaging / Revision Code |