The part number **ATS-08B-76-C3-R0** refers to a high-performance **heat sink** manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of their "push pin" attachment series designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Product Type** | Heat Sink | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 25mm x 25mm x 15mm | | **Thermal Resistance** | 11.84 °C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Flow Orientation** | Fine-Pitch (Vertical fins) | --- ### 2. Breakdown of Part Number Features Understanding the nomenclature helps identify the specific capabilities of this component: * **ATS:** Manufacturer prefix (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **08B:** Series designation for specific mechanical and thermal properties. * **76:** Refers to the physical profile and fin density configuration. * **C3:** Denotes the **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** and color. In this case, it indicates **T412** phase-change material is pre-applied. * **R0:** Revision code, indicating the standard compliance (RoHS compliant). --- ### 3. Key Electronic Functions While a heat sink is a passive component, its role is critical to the stability of an electronic system: 1. **Thermal Dissipation:** It increases the surface area of a hot component, allowing heat to transfer more efficiently into the ambient air. 2. **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** The "C3" designation means the bottom is pre-coated with a high-performance material that fills microscopic air gaps between the component and the heat sink. 3. **Mechanical Attachment:** The push-pin mechanism uses a spring-loaded design to provide consistent pressure, ensuring optimal thermal contact regardless of vibration or orientation. --- ### 4. Ideal Applications * **Embedded Systems:** Small form-factor motherboards. * **Telecommunications:** Cooling of high-speed network switches. * **Power Supplies:** Heat management for voltage regulators and power transistors.