ATS-13F-01-C3-R0
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The **ATS-13F-01-C3-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It is part of the "push pin" series designed for cooling processors and other electronic components.
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### 1. Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. (ATS) |
| **Part Number** | ATS-13F-01-C3-R0 |
| **Material** | Aluminum |
| **Finish** | Blue Anodized |
| **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) |
| **Thermal Resistance** | 21.90°C/W (Natural Convection) |
| **Base Dimensions** | 40mm x 40mm |
| **Height** | 10mm |
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### 2. Key Component Features
#### A. Fin Design: XCUT
This model uses a **straight-fin** cross-cut design. This geometry allows for multi-directional airflow, making it effective even in systems where the direction of the cooling fan's exhaust might vary or be turbulent.
#### B. Material and Finish
* **Aluminum:** Chosen for its excellent thermal conductivity-to-weight ratio.
* **Blue Anodized:** The surface treatment provides corrosion resistance and increased emissivity, which slightly improves radiative heat transfer.
#### C. Mounting Mechanism: Push-Pin
The "R0" suffix indicates the use of a standard plastic push-pin and spring mounting system.
* **Installation:** Requires pre-drilled holes in the PCB (Printed Circuit Board).
* **Interface:** Provides constant pressure to ensure a tight bond between the heat sink and the component (usually used with Thermal Interface Material/TIM).
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### 3. Thermal Performance Overview
| Airflow Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) |
| :--- | :--- |
| Unducted (Natural) | 21.90 |
| 100 LFM | 13.00 |
| 300 LFM | 5.50 |
| 500 LFM | 3.80 |
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### 4. Applications
This part is commonly used in:
* **Network Switches/Routers:** Cooling BGAs and FPGAs.
* **Embedded Systems:** For industrial PCs where space is limited (10mm height).
* **Power Supplies:** To dissipate heat from voltage regulators.
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What are the PCB hole requirements for the push-pin mounting on this heat sink?
- ⤷ How does 'Blue Anodized' compare to 'Black Anodized' in terms of thermal performance?
- ⤷ Is there a version of this heat sink that uses thermal tape instead of push-pins?