The part number **ATS-10G-99-C2-R0** refers to a high-performance **Heat Sink** assembly manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of their "superGRIP" series, designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table highlights the primary physical and thermal characteristics of this component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) | | **Series** | superGRIP™ | | **Material** | Aluminum (Heat Sink) / Plastic (Clip) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45mm x 45mm x 22.9mm | | **Attachment Method** | superGRIP Clip (Mechanical) | | **Fin Style** | Straight Fin | | **Thermal Resistance** | ~1.40°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Interface Material** | Saint-Gobain C675 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Detailed Component Breakdown #### A. The Heat Sink Body The main body is made of aluminum with a **blue anodized finish**. It uses a straight-fin design which is optimized for high-airflow environments (forced convection). The dimensions (45x45mm) are standard for medium-sized square electronic packages. #### B. The superGRIP™ Attachment System This is the most critical electronic "part" of the assembly. Instead of using screws or messy adhesives, it uses a two-part mechanical system: 1. **Plastic Frame:** Fits around the component on the PCB. 2. **Metal Clip:** A "horseshoe" shaped spring clip that snaps over the heat sink and into the frame, applying consistent downward pressure. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The "C2" in the part number indicates the type of thermal interface. This model comes with **Saint-Gobain C675** phase-change material pre-applied to the base. This ensures maximum heat transfer from the chip to the aluminum fins by filling microscopic air gaps. --- ### 3. Part Number Decoder Understanding the nomenclature helps in identifying variations: | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions) | | **10G** | Product Series (superGRIP) | | **99** | Dimension Code (45mm x 45mm) | | **C2** | Thermal Interface Material (C675) | | **R0** | RoHS Compliant / Revision level | ---