The **ATS-14F-94-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It belongs to the "maxiFLOW" product line, designed to optimize airflow and heat dissipation for high-power electronic components. ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table highlights the core physical and thermal characteristics of the part: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Thermal Resistance (LFM)** | 4.49 °C/W @ 200 LFM | | **Heat Sink Type** | maxiFLOW (Tapered Fin) | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ | | **Dimensions** | 40mm x 40mm x 25mm | | **Flow Orientation** | Vertical / Omni-directional | --- ### 2. Key Component Features #### A. Fin Geometry (maxiFLOW™) The "maxiFLOW" design features a high-aspect-ratio fin structure. Unlike standard square fins, these are tapered to reduce pressure drop and increase surface area, making them ideal for systems with constrained airflow. #### B. pushPIN™ Attachment The "14F" in the part number indicates the specific attachment mechanism. This system uses: * **Compression Springs:** Provides high interface pressure to ensure maximum thermal transfer. * **Brass/Plastic Pins:** Securely locks the heat sink into pre-drilled holes in the PCB. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The **C2** designation typically signifies that the heat sink comes pre-applied with a high-performance thermal interface material (like T766), ensuring there are no air gaps between the heat source (CPU/GPU/FPGA) and the aluminum base. --- ### 3. Application Use Cases This specific model is commonly found in the following electronic environments: 1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling of high-speed networking chips. 2. **Industrial PC (IPC):** Management of embedded processors. 3. **Power Supplies:** Heat dissipation for MOSFETs and power regulators. 4. **Automotive Electronics:** Thermal management for ADAS modules. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown `ATS - 14 F - 94 - C2 - R0` * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **14:** Series/Attachment type (pushPIN™). * **F:** Fin pitch/style. * **94:** Specific dimension/footprint code. * **C2:** Thermal Interface Material (TIM) and Performance grade. * **R0:** Revision/RoHS compliance status.