The **ATS-15D-97-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 components like CPUs, GPUs, or high-power transistors. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum (Body), Copper (Thermal Interface) | | **Attachment Type** | Push-Pin | | **Thermal Resistance** | 20.30° C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45mm x 45mm x 10mm | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Spring Type** | Brass (Nickel Plated) | --- ### 2. Design and Engineering Features * **Heat Sink Geometry:** This model utilizes a **straight fin** design. Straight fins provide low pressure drop and are highly efficient in high-velocity airflow environments (active cooling). * **pushPIN™ Attachment:** The "15D" series utilizes a specialized push-pin mechanism. This allows for quick, secure mounting to a PCB without the need for tools, ensuring consistent pressure for optimal heat transfer. * **Material Efficiency:** Made from high-grade aluminum for lightweight properties and excellent thermal conductivity. The Blue Anodized finish increases surface emissivity and protects against corrosion. * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** It typically comes pre-applied with a high-performance thermal interface material (like T766) to ensure there are no air gaps between the component and the heat sink. --- ### 3. Nomenclature Breakdown (Part Numbering) Understanding the code helps in identifying specific mechanical properties: | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (Brand) | | **15** | Series (pushPIN™) | | **D** | Material/Feature variation | | **97** | Specific mechanical footprint/size | | **C2** | Color/Finish (Blue Anodized) | | **R0** | Revision code / Specific packaging | --- ### 4. Application Use-Cases The ATS-15D-97-C2-R0 is commonly used in: 1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling of networking switches and routers. 2. **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs and automation controllers. 3. **Power Electronics:** Cooling of DC-DC converters or MOSFET arrays. 4. **Consumer Electronics:** High-end audio/video processing units.