ATS-54170R-C1-R0
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The **ATS-54170R-C1-R0** is a high-performance heat sink component designed by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It is specifically engineered for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or BGA (Ball Grid Array) packages.
### 1. Technical Specifications
The following table summarizes the key physical and thermal characteristics of the part:
| Parameter | Value / Specification |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) |
| **Series** | maxiFLOW™ |
| **Attachment Method** | maxiGRIP™ (Steady spring clip) |
| **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40.00mm x 40.00mm x 17.00mm |
| **Material** | Aluminum |
| **Finish** | Black Anodized |
| **Thermal Resistance** | 2.50°C/W (at 200 LFM) |
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### 2. Key Design Features
* **maxiFLOW™ Fin Geometry:** The fins feature a high-aspect-ratio design that increases surface area while reducing pressure drop. This allows for more efficient heat dissipation in systems with forced-air cooling.
* **maxiGRIP™ Attachment:** This is a specialized mechanical attachment system. It uses a plastic frame clip and a stainless steel "pedestal" spring.
* It applies steady, even pressure to the component.
* It eliminates the need to drill holes in the PCB.
* It is easily removable for maintenance or rework.
* **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** The part typically comes with pre-applied **Chomerics T766** phase-change material, which ensures a low-resistance thermal path between the chip and the heat sink.
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### 3. Application Use Cases
This specific model is commonly used in:
1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling high-speed networking chips and routers.
2. **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs where space is limited but thermal loads are high.
3. **Power Electronics:** Managing heat for voltage regulators or high-end chipsets.
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### 4. Thermal Performance Data
*Note: Performance varies based on the Airflow (LFM - Linear Feet per Minute).*
| Airflow Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) |
| :--- | :--- |
| 200 | 2.50 |
| 300 | 2.00 |
| 400 | 1.80 |
| 500 | 1.60 |
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What is the difference between the maxiGRIP and superGRIP attachment methods?
- ⤷ Does this heat sink require a specific PCB footprint for the clip?
- ⤷ Can the pre-applied T766 thermal material be replaced with standard thermal paste?