The **ATS-08F-77-C3-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It belongs to their "maxiFLOW™" series, designed for high-density electronic cooling. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the core physical and thermal characteristics of this part: | Characteristic | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 25mm x 25mm x 20mm | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 9.58°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Fin Style** | Straight Fin | | **Mounting Hole Pattern** | 4-Corner / Specialized | --- ### 2. Key Electronic Features While the heat sink itself does not consume power, its design is critical for the survival of active electronic components: * **maxiFLOW™ Design:** The unique flared fin structure increases the surface area for maximum heat dissipation while maintaining low pressure drop, making it ideal for systems with high-speed airflow. * **pushPIN™ Attachment:** This specific model uses a spring-loaded mechanism that ensures precise, consistent pressure on the electronic chip (CPU/FPGA/ASIC). This optimizes the **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** performance. * **Thermal Management Efficiency:** With a resistance of **9.58°C/W**, it is capable of handling moderate heat loads in compact PCB layouts. --- ### 3. Common Applications This part is typically used to cool the following types of electronic integrated circuits: 1. **Network Switches/Routers:** Cooling high-speed processing chips. 2. **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs where space is limited but heat density is high. 3. **Power Supplies:** Cooling MOSFETs or voltage regulators. 4. **FPGA/ASIC:** Used as a primary cooling solution for logic gates that generate significant thermal energy. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown (Typical ATS Logic) | Prefix | Size/Series | Height | TIM Code | Color | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **ATS-08** | 25x25mm Series | **77** (20mm) | **C3** (T766 Phase Change) | **R0** (Blue Anodized) |