The **ATS-14D-10-C2-R0** is a specific electronic component categorized as a **High-Performance Heat Sink**, manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of their "Blue" push-pin heat sink series, designed primarily for cooling integrated circuits (ICs) and other electronic components. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The part number itself acts as a code for its physical and thermal characteristics. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Component Type** | Heat Sink (Thermal Management) | | **Material** | Aluminum (with Blue Anodized Finish) | | **Dimensions (L x W)** | 45mm x 45mm | | **Height** | 25mm | | **Fin Style** | XC-Cut (Cross-Cut) | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) | | **Thermal Resistance** | ~7.89°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Breakdown of the Part Number Advanced Thermal Solutions uses a structured naming convention: * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **14:** Series identifier (Push-pin attachment style). * **D:** Pin material (typically plastic or specific tension spring). * **10:** Sequential ID for size/dimension configuration. * **C2:** Material/Finish code (usually indicates Aluminum with Blue Anodized finish). * **R0:** Revision code or RoHS compliance indicator. --- ### 3. Key Electronic Functions While the heat sink is a mechanical part, its role in an electronic system is critical for reliability: 1. **Thermal Dissipation:** It increases the surface area of a hot component (like a CPU, GPU, or FPGA), allowing air to carry away heat more efficiently via convection. 2. **Cross-Cut Fin Design:** The "XC-Cut" allows for multi-directional airflow. This is crucial in electronic enclosures where the direction of the cooling fan's air may not be perfectly aligned with the fins. 3. **Mechanical Stability:** The use of **push-pins** and a **brass spring** provides consistent pressure on the electronic chip, ensuring the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) fills all microscopic gaps for maximum heat transfer. 4. **Electromagnetic Consideration:** The blue anodized aluminum is non-conductive, though it does not provide significant EMI shielding on its own. --- ### 4. Typical Applications * **Networking Hardware:** Switches and routers where high-speed processors generate significant heat. * **Industrial PCs:** Compact systems where passive or forced-air cooling is required. * **Power Supplies:** Cooling voltage regulators or power transistors.