The **ATS-15D-178-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It is designed to dissipate heat from electronic integrated circuits (ICs) to prevent thermal throttling or hardware failure. --- ### 1. Key Technical Specifications Below are the physical and thermal properties of the component: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. (ATS) | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Base Part Number** | ATS-15D-178-C2-R0 | | **Dimensions (L x W)** | 35.00mm x 35.00mm | | **Height (Off Base)** | 25.00mm | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Spring-loaded) | --- ### 2. Physical Design Features The part utilizes a specific design language optimized for airflow within a computer or server chassis: * **Fin Style:** It features a **Straight Fin** design. This is ideal for systems where airflow is predictable and moves in a single direction across the board. * **Push-Pin Mounting:** Unlike adhesive-based heat sinks, this uses a mechanical push-pin system. This provides consistent pressure (interface force) between the heat sink and the chip, improving thermal transfer efficiency. * **Material:** Made of high-grade aluminum, which offers an excellent balance between thermal conductivity and weight. * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This specific model typically comes with a pre-applied thermal interface (T766) to ensure there are no air gaps between the heat sink and the component. --- ### 3. Thermal Performance Indicators Thermal resistance is measured in °C/W (Degrees Celsius per Watt). A lower number indicates better cooling performance. | Airflow Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (Unducted) | | :--- | :--- | | 100 LFM (0.5 m/s) | 4.82 °C/W | | 200 LFM (1.0 m/s) | 2.77 °C/W | | 300 LFM (1.5 m/s) | 2.38 °C/W | | 500 LFM (2.5 m/s) | 1.96 °C/W | --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown (Nomenclature) Understanding the code helps in identifying variations: * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **15D:** Product series and specific pitch. * **178:** Specific footprint/model identifier. * **C2:** Material/Finish code (Blue Anodized). * **R0:** Revision or packaging code.