The **ATS-07F-53-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 prevent thermal throttling or hardware failure. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table outlines the physical and thermal characteristics of this specific part number: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic/Brass) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 8.57°C/W (Unducted Flow @ 100 LFM) | | **Dimensions (L x W)** | 35.00mm x 35.00mm | | **Height** | 30.00mm | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Component Breakdown #### A. The Fin Design (Cross-Cut) The "53" in the part number indicates a specific fin pattern. This model typically features a **straight fin** or **cross-cut** design. Cross-cutting allows for "omni-directional" airflow, meaning it can dissipate heat effectively even if the air is not blowing perfectly parallel to the fins. #### B. Push-Pin Attachment Mechanism Instead of using messy adhesives or permanent solder, this part uses the **pushPIN™** system: * **Compression Springs:** Provides consistent pressure to ensure maximum contact between the heat sink and the chip. * **Plastic/Brass Pins:** Designed to fit into pre-drilled holes on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The unit comes with **T766** pre-applied to the base. This is a phase-change material or high-performance thermal grease that fills microscopic air gaps between the heat sink and the electronic component, significantly improving heat transfer. --- ### 3. Application Use Cases This specific heat sink is categorized as a "Medium" profile cooler (30mm height) and is commonly used in: * **Telecommunications:** Network switches and routers. * **Embedded Systems:** Industrial motherboards and controllers. * **Power Supplies:** High-wattage DC-DC converters. --- ### 4. Part Number Decoder Understanding the "ATS-07F-53-C2-R0" syntax: * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **07:** Series/Type. * **F:** Fin pitch/style. * **53:** Dimension/Layout code. * **C2:** Material/Color (Aluminum / Blue Anodized). * **R0:** Revision/Packaging code.