The **ATS-15F-157-C2-R0** is a high-performance heat sink manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of the "pushPIN™" series designed for thermal management of electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and other high-heat surface-mount devices. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The part number itself contains encoded information about its physical and thermal characteristics. | Specification | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded pins) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 3.35 °C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40.00mm x 40.00mm x 10.00mm | | **Pitch** | Fine Pitch (Pattern: XC-cut) | --- ### 2. Key Component Features #### A. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) * **Pre-applied Phase Change Material:** This unit comes with **T766** pre-applied to the base. * **Function:** It fills microscopic air gaps between the component surface and the heat sink to ensure maximum heat transfer. #### B. Attachment System (pushPIN™) * **Hardware:** It utilizes a flexible "push pin" system with a built-in spring. * **Advantage:** This provides a precise "compression force" (3.0kgf to 7.0kgf depending on the spring) which prevents damage to the silicon die while ensuring the heat sink stays flush against the chip. #### C. XC-Cut Fin Design * **Geometry:** The heat sink features an "XC-cut" or cross-cut fin pattern. * **Airflow:** This design is optimized for environments where airflow may be inconsistent, allowing air to pass through from multiple directions rather than just one. --- ### 3. Applications in Electronics This specific part is typically used in: * **Telecommunications:** Cooling of networking processors. * **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs and controllers. * **Power Electronics:** Managing heat for VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) or power transistors. --- ### 4. Dimensional Drawing Summary | Feature | Measurement | | :--- | :--- | | **Length (A)** | 40.00 mm | | **Width (B)** | 40.00 mm | | **Height (C)** | 10.00 mm | | **Hole Pattern (E/F)** | 33.00 mm x 33.00 mm |