The **ATS-18A-206-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It is designed to dissipate heat from electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or power transistors to ensure system stability. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the key mechanical and thermal characteristics of this part: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 60.00mm x 60.00mm x 10.00mm | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic or Brass) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 7.71°C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Spring Type** | ATS-PPS-18 | --- ### 2. Design Features The "C2" and "R0" designations in the part number refer to specific build configurations: * **Fin Profile:** It features a **Fine-Pitch** fin design. This increases the surface area for heat exchange, making it highly efficient in environments with forced air (fan-cooled systems). * **Attachment (pushPIN™):** It utilizes a specialized push-pin system. This ensures a consistent pressure (compression) against the component, which optimizes the thermal interface material (TIM) performance. * **Material:** Made of lightweight aluminum, which offers a balance between high thermal conductivity and low cost. * **Coating:** The "Blue Anodized" finish provides corrosion resistance and increases thermal emissivity. --- ### 3. Applications This specific heat sink is commonly found in: 1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling of networking switches and routers. 2. **Industrial Computing:** Maintaining temperatures in embedded PC systems. 3. **Power Electronics:** Dissipating heat from large voltage regulators or motor drivers. 4. **Servers:** Used on secondary chipsets or high-speed memory controllers where vertical space is limited (10mm height). --- ### 4. Thermal Performance Comparison The performance varies based on the Airflow (Measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM): | Airflow (LFM) | Velocity (m/s) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 100 | 0.5 | 7.71 | | 300 | 1.5 | 3.12 | | 500 | 2.5 | 2.11 | | 700 | 3.5 | 1.70 |