The **ATS-17D-95-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It is part of their "push pin" series designed for attachment to printed circuit boards (PCBs). ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the key physical and thermal characteristics of this part: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push Pin (Plastic) / Spring | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40mm x 40mm x 25mm | | **Fin Style** | Fine Pitch (Straight Fin) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 7.29 °C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Flow Orientation** | Vertical or Horizontal | --- ### 2. Core Components and Design To understand the "electronic parts" of this assembly, we look at the mechanical integration components: #### A. The Heat Sink Body * **Thermal Conductivity:** Made from 6063 aluminum, which offers excellent thermal dissipation. * **Fin Geometry:** The height (25mm) and fin spacing are optimized for both natural convection and forced air cooling. #### B. The Push Pin Mechanism * **Material:** Typically made from durable plastic (usually Nylon). * **Function:** This is the mounting hardware that secures the heat sink to the PCB. It utilizes a compression spring to maintain consistent pressure on the electronic component (CPU, GPU, or MOSFET). #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) * **Pre-Applied Material:** The "C2" in the part number indicates it comes with a high-performance **T766 thermal phase change material** or equivalent grease. * **Purpose:** To fill microscopic air gaps between the component surface and the heat sink base, maximizing heat transfer. --- ### 3. Application Use Cases This specific heat sink is commonly found in the following electronic systems: 1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling of high-speed processors in routers and switches. 2. **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs where space is limited but thermal output is high. 3. **Power Electronics:** Cooling power converters or high-density motor drivers. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown Understanding the nomenclature helps in identifying variants: * **ATS:** Advanced Thermal Solutions (Manufacturer). * **17D:** Series designation (Push-pin type). * **95:** Specific fin geometry/size code. * **C2:** Thermal Interface Material (TIM) type. * **R0:** Revision or RoHS compliance status.