The **ATS-15D-36-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically an **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) Push-Pin Heat Sink**. It is designed to dissipate heat from electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. | | **Part Number** | ATS-15D-36-C2-R0 | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic or Brass) | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Thermal Resistance** | 14.82°C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Flow Direction** | XC (Cross-Cut) / Omnidirectional | --- ### 2. Physical Dimensions The physical footprint is critical for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout planning: * **Length:** 36.83 mm * **Width:** 36.83 mm * **Height:** 15.00 mm * **Pin Pitch:** Approximately 43 mm (Diagonal) --- ### 3. Key Electronic/Thermal Features #### A. Cross-Cut (XC) Fin Design Unlike straight-fin heat sinks, the "XC" design uses a grid-like pattern. This allows air to enter the heat sink from any direction, making it ideal for electronic enclosures where the direction of airflow from cooling fans might be unpredictable. #### B. Push-Pin Attachment The part uses a spring-loaded push-pin mechanism. * **Electronic Safety:** It provides consistent pressure on the high-performance component without the risk of over-tightening. * **Installation:** Requires pre-drilled holes in the PCB. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The **C2** suffix in the part number indicates the specific thermal interface material. Usually, these come pre-applied with **T766** phase-change material or similar, ensuring a low-resistance thermal path between the chip surface and the aluminum base. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (Brand) | | **15** | Series/Attachment Type | | **D** | Fin Type/Density | | **36** | Footprint Size (36mm) | | **C2** | Thermal Interface Material (TIM) Type | | **R0** | Revision/Standard Packaging |