The **ATS-21F-92-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 high-power semiconductors. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the primary technical parameters for this specific part number: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Type** | Board Level Heat Sink (Push-Pin Mount) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 16.48°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) with Spring | | **Thermal Interface (TIM)** | T766 (Pre-applied phase change material) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40.00mm x 40.00mm x 15.00mm | --- ### 2. Design Characteristics The part belongs to the **push-pin** series, which is a popular mounting solution in modern PCB assembly. * **Finned Geometry:** This part typically features a "straight fin" or "cross-cut" design to maximize surface area for convective cooling. * **Push-Pin Attachment:** It uses two plastic push-pins and integrated springs. This provides consistent pressure (load) on the electronic chip, which optimizes the heat transfer through the Thermal Interface Material (TIM). * **Aluminum Construction:** Chosen for its high thermal conductivity and lightweight properties, making it ideal for mobile or high-density computing environments. --- ### 3. Electronic Application The ATS-21F-92-C2-R0 is commonly used in the following electronic systems: 1. **Network Switches/Routers:** Cooling high-speed processing ASICs. 2. **Industrial Controllers:** Managing heat in motor drivers or power modules. 3. **Embedded Systems:** Protecting SoCs (System on a Chip) from thermal throttling. --- ### 4. Part Number Decoder The part number follows a specific logic: * **ATS:** Advanced Thermal Solutions (Manufacturer). * **21:** Series/Geometry type. * **92:** Specific mechanical configuration. * **C2:** Material/Finish code (Blue Anodized). * **R0:** Revision or RoHS compliance status.