ATS-18B-110-C2-R1
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The **ATS-18B-110-C2-R1** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component. Specifically, it is a **Heatsink** designed by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or high-power semiconductors.
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### 1. Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. |
| **Series** | pushPIN™ |
| **Base Part Number** | ATS-18B-110 |
| **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic or Brass) |
| **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) |
| **Finish** | Blue Anodized |
| **Thermal Resistance** | 2.72°C/W (at 100 LFM) |
| **Dimensions** | 35.00mm x 35.00mm x 25.00mm |
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### 2. Physical Design Features
* **Heat Sink Profile:** It utilizes a **Cross-Cut** fin design. This allows for multi-directional airflow, making it highly effective in compact enclosures where airflow direction might be unpredictable.
* **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** The "R1" suffix typically indicates that the part comes pre-applied with a high-performance thermal pad or phase-change material (usually **T766**), ensuring optimal heat transfer from the chip to the aluminum fins.
* **Attachment Mechanism:** The `pushPIN™` system uses a flexible spring-loaded pin. This provides consistent pressure across the component surface, which is critical for maintaining a low thermal resistance interface.
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### 3. Thermal Performance (Airflow)
The efficiency of this heatsink depends heavily on the velocity of the air passing through the fins (measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM):
| Airflow Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) |
| :--- | :--- |
| **100 (0.5 m/s)** | 2.72 |
| **300 (1.5 m/s)** | 1.45 |
| **500 (2.5 m/s)** | 1.15 |
| **700 (3.5 m/s)** | 1.00 |
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### 4. Part Number Breakdown
* **ATS**: Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions).
* **18**: Designates specific series/fin geometry.
* **B**: Revision or specific material grade.
* **110**: Internal size/height code.
* **C2**: Indicates the specific push-pin hardware and spring type (usually a 4.7mm hole size).
* **R1**: Specifies the thermal interface material and packaging.
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What are the mechanical clearance requirements for the push-pin mounting holes?
- ⤷ Can this heatsink be used in a passive cooling environment without a fan?
- ⤷ How does the Blue Anodized finish affect the thermal radiation properties?