The **ATS-18B-97-C1-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically an **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) push-pin heatsink**. It is designed to dissipate heat from electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the primary physical and thermal characteristics of this part: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. (ATS) | | **Material** | Aluminum (Blue Anodized) | | **Dimension (L x W)** | 45.00mm x 45.00mm | | **Height** | 10.00mm | | **Fin Type** | Straight Fin | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Brass, 2-pin) | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Detailed Part Breakdown #### A. Thermal Resistance The efficiency of the heatsink is measured by its thermal resistance ($^\circ\text{C}/W$). Lower values indicate better cooling: * **At 1.0 m/s (200 LFM):** ~2.00 $^\circ\text{C}/W$ * **At 3.5 m/s (700 LFM):** ~1.00 $^\circ\text{C}/W$ * *Note: These values improve significantly as airflow (forced convection) increases.* #### B. Attachment Mechanism (Push-Pin) This part uses a **spring-loaded push-pin** system. * **Hardware:** It features brass pins and steel springs. * **Benefit:** Provides consistent pressure on the component, improving thermal transfer through the TIM. * **Reliability:** It is more secure than thermal adhesive tapes and allows for easier removal or re-work. #### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The "R0" suffix indicates that the part comes with **ATS T766** pre-applied. * **T766** is a phase-change material designed to fill microscopic air gaps between the component die and the heatsink base, ensuring maximum heat conductivity. --- ### 3. Nomenclature Breakdown To understand variations of this part, use the following coding logic: | Code Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS-18** | Series Identifier (Push-Pin Heatsink) | | **B** | Material (Aluminum) | | **97** | Specific physical dimensions/fin geometry code | | **C1** | Blue Anodized finish | | **R0** | Standard packaging with pre-applied TIM | --- ### 4. Ideal Applications * **Telecom & Networking:** High-speed routers and switches. * **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs and controllers. * **Power Supplies:** Heat dissipation for MOSFETs and Voltage Regulators.