The part number **ATS-20B-84-C2-R0** refers to a high-performance **Heatsink** manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of their "push pin" attachment series, designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the primary physical and thermal characteristics of this component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) | | **Spring Type** | Compression Spring | | **Dimensions** | 30mm x 30mm | | **Height** | 25mm | | **Fin Style** | Straight Fin | | **Thermal Resistance** | ~6.74 °C/W (at 100 LFM) | --- ### 2. Part Number Breakdown Understanding the nomenclature helps identify the specific configuration: * **ATS**: Prefix for Advanced Thermal Solutions. * **20B**: Series designation (Push-Pin type). * **84**: Specific profile and fin geometry. * **C2**: Indicates the material/finish (Aluminum, Blue Anodized). * **R0**: Revision or packaging code (Standard ROHS compliant). --- ### 3. Key Electronic Functions While a heatsink is a mechanical part, its role in an electronic circuit is critical for stability: * **Thermal Management:** It dissipates heat generated by semiconductor junctions to prevent "thermal runaway" or hardware failure. * **Performance Throttling Prevention:** By keeping the component cool, it prevents the internal logic from lowering clock speeds (throttling) to manage heat. * **Longevity:** Maintaining lower operating temperatures significantly extends the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of the integrated circuits. --- ### 4. Installation & Interface To function effectively, this part requires: 1. **Pre-drilled Holes:** The PCB must have two specific holes spaced according to the ATS-20B footprint. 2. **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This part usually comes with a pre-applied high-performance thermal pad or requires a drop of thermal paste to bridge the microscopic air gaps between the chip and the aluminum base.