The **ATS-08B-169-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS). It is part of the "pushPIN™" family, designed for cooling integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic surface-mount components. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the primary physical and thermal characteristics of the part: | Characteristic | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Dimensions (L x W)** | 30.00 mm x 30.00 mm | | **Height** | 10.00 mm | | **Fin Style** | Fine-Pitch (Square Pattern) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 15.71 °C/W (Unducted Flow @ 100 LFM) | --- ### 2. Breakdown of the Part Number The alphanumeric code identifies specific design choices for the cooling solution: - **ATS-08**: Series identifier (Advanced Thermal Solutions). - **B**: Specific manufacturing revision or batch type. - **169**: Specific fin configuration and density code. - **C2**: Material and Finish (Aluminum with Blue Anodize). - **R0**: Packaging or versioning code. --- ### 3. Key Electronic Functions While the heat sink itself does not contain circuitry, it is vital for the operation of electronic systems in the following ways: * **Thermal Dissipation:** It increases the surface area of a chip (like a CPU, GPU, or FPGA), allowing heat to transfer into the ambient air via convection. * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This specific model typically comes with **T766** pre-applied, which is a high-efficiency phase-change material that fills microscopic air gaps between the component and the heat sink. * **Mechanical Stability:** The **pushPIN™** mechanism uses a brass attachment and a stainless steel spring to provide consistent pressure, ensuring the heat sink stays flush against the component during vibration or thermal expansion. --- ### 4. Airflow Performance Thermal resistance varies based on the velocity of the air passing through the fins (measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM): | Air Velocity (LFM) | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Thermal Res (°C/W)** | 15.71 | 9.15 | 7.28 | 6.29 | 5.65 | ---