## Overview of ATS-17H-142-C2-R0 The **ATS-17H-142-C2-R0** is a high-performance **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It belongs to the **pushPIN™** series, designed for efficient thermal management of electronic components such as CPUs, GPUs, and other power-intensive semiconductors. --- ### Technical Specifications The following table details the physical and thermal properties of the component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 30.00mm x 30.00mm x 15.00mm | | **Fin Style** | Straight | | **Fin Pitch** | Coarse-Pitch | | **Thermal Resistance (Unducted Flow)** | 10.07 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Thermal Resistance (Ducted Flow)** | 3.17 °C/W @ 100 LFM | --- ### Key Design Elements 1. **Aluminum Construction**: Provides a lightweight solution with excellent thermal conductivity, ensuring heat is pulled away from the source efficiently. 2. **Straight Fin Design**: This geometry is optimized for environments with consistent airflow, allowing air to pass through the gaps and dissipate heat into the surrounding environment. 3. **Blue Anodized Finish**: Beyond aesthetics, the anodized coating provides corrosion resistance and increases surface emissivity for better radiant heat transfer. 4. **pushPIN™ Attachment**: * Uses a flexible, spring-loaded mechanism. * Provides high pressure for optimal contact with the heat source. * Ensures a secure fit that resists vibration and mechanical shock. --- ### Use Cases and Applications The ATS-17H-142-C2-R0 is typically used in space-constrained electronic assemblies where active cooling (fans) or forced convection is present. * **Network Switches/Routers**: Cooling ASICs and processing units. * **Embedded Systems**: Small form-factor industrial PCs. * **Power Supplies**: Managing heat for voltage regulators and MOSFETs. * **LED Lighting**: Dissipating heat from high-output LED modules. --- ### Comparison: Ducted vs. Unducted Flow | Flow Type | Performance (Lower is Better) | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Unducted** | 10.07 °C/W | The heat sink is in open air with natural or forced flow. | | **Ducted** | 3.17 °C/W | Air is forced through a channel directly over the fins, maximizing efficiency. | ---