The **ATS-17D-01-C2-R0** is a specific part number for a high-performance **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It belongs to their **pushPIN™** assembly line, designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or high-power transistors. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (Body), Blue Anodized (Finish) | | **Attachment Type** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded pins) | | **Heat Sink Type** | XCUT (Cross-cut fins) | | **Dimensions** | 40mm x 40mm x 10mm | | **Thermal Resistance (Unducted)** | 21.93 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Thermal Resistance (Ducted)** | 3.63 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **TIM (Thermal Interface Material)** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Breakdown of Electronic/Mechanical Parts #### A. The Heat Sink Body (XCUT Design) The core of the unit is a cross-cut aluminum block. The "XCUT" design allows for omnidirectional airflow. Unlike straight-fin heat sinks that require air to flow in one specific direction, cross-cut fins capture air from any angle, making it ideal for crowded PCB layouts where airflow direction is unpredictable. #### B. The pushPIN™ Attachment System Instead of using messy adhesives or simple clips, this part uses a standardized push-pin mechanism: * **Pins:** Usually made of brass or plastic, these lock into pre-drilled holes in the PCB. * **Springs:** Provides consistent **Interface Pressure**. This is critical for electronics because it ensures the heat sink stays in flush contact with the component, even during thermal expansion or vibration. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The part comes with **T766** pre-applied to the base. * **Purpose:** It fills microscopic air gaps between the heat sink and the electronic chip. * **Advantage:** Pre-application ensures an even layer, reducing the risk of "hot spots" caused by manual application errors. --- ### 3. Application Use Cases * **BGA Cooling:** Used for Ball Grid Array chips that generate moderate heat. * **Power Supplies:** Cooling MOSFETs or voltage regulators. * **Embedded Systems:** Ideal for low-profile industrial PCs where vertical space is limited to 10mm. ---