## Technical Analysis of ATS-16B-97-C2-R0 The **ATS-16B-97-C2-R0** is a high-performance **Heat Sink** manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of the "pushPIN™" component series, designed for efficient thermal management of electronic components such as CPUs, GPUs, and other high-power ICs. --- ### 1. Key Technical Specifications Below are the primary physical and thermal properties of this component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (Al) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Fin Type** | Straight | | **Fin Pattern** | COARSE-PITCH | | **Mounting Style** | pushPIN™ (Spring Loaded) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45.00mm x 45.00mm x 10.00mm | | **Thermal Resistance** | 20.30 °C/W (Unducted Flow @ 100 LFM) | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin with Brass Springs | --- ### 2. Component Composition The assembly consists of three primary electronic-mechanical parts: 1. **Heat Sink Body:** A precision-machined aluminum block with a coarse-pitch fin layout. The low profile (10mm height) makes it suitable for tight chassis environments (e.g., 1U servers). 2. **Push-Pin Mechanism:** Uses a high-performance nylon or brass pin system. These are designed to provide a specific, consistent pressure (preload) against the electronic chip to maximize heat transfer. 3. **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This part usually comes pre-applied with **T766** (a high-performance thermal grease) to fill microscopic air gaps between the IC and the heat sink. --- ### 3. Thermal Performance (Airflow Data) The efficiency of the part is measured by its ability to dissipate heat based on the velocity of the air moving through the fins. | Air Velocity (LFM) | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | **Resistance (°C/W) - Unducted** | 20.30 | 9.64 | 5.39 | 3.68 | 2.84 | | **Resistance (°C/W) - Ducted** | 3.26 | 2.04 | 1.64 | 1.43 | 1.30 | --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown: `ATS-16B-97-C2-R0` * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **16:** Designates the specific series/style. * **B:** Indicates the attachment method (pushPIN™). * **97:** The unique design ID for the fin geometry. * **C2:** Material/Color code (Aluminum, Blue Anodized). * **R0:** RoHS compliance status and revision level.