The **ATS-08A-115-C2-R0** is a high-performance heat sink manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of the **pushPIN™** series, designed to provide efficient cooling for electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and other high-heat surface-mount devices. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table highlights the core physical and thermal characteristics of this specific part number: | Characteristic | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 5.33 °C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40.00mm x 40.00mm x 25.00mm | | **Pitch** | 1.14mm (High Performance) | | **Bore/Hole Pattern** | Square (33.00mm x 33.00mm) | --- ### 2. Component Breakdown The assembly is composed of four primary electronic/mechanical parts: 1. **The Heat Sink (Extrusion):** * Designed with a **straight-fin** or **cross-cut** geometry to maximize surface area. * Made from **AL6063**, which offers high thermal conductivity for heat dissipation away from the semiconductor. 2. **The pushPIN™ Mechanism:** * Uses a flexible, spring-loaded pin system. * Unlike adhesive tapes, this provides constant **interface pressure**, ensuring better thermal contact between the chip and the sink. 3. **The Compression Spring:** * Usually made from brass or stainless steel. * Calculated to provide a specific "Force" (measured in Grams/mm) to prevent the heat sink from shifting during vibration or shipping. 4. **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** * The "C2" in the part number indicates it comes pre-applied with **T766 thermal phase change material** or a high-performance grease. * This fills microscopic air gaps between the component and the heat sink. --- ### 3. Thermal Performance Data Performance varies based on the airflow (measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM) within the electronic enclosure: | Airflow Velocity | 1.0 m/s (200 LFM) | 2.0 m/s (400 LFM) | 3.0 m/s (600 LFM) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Thermal Resistance (Unducted)** | 2.97 °C/W | 1.90 °C/W | 1.54 °C/W | | **Thermal Resistance (Ducted)** | 1.71 °C/W | 1.29 °C/W | 1.11 °C/W | --- ### 4. Part Number Decoder The part number **ATS-08A-115-C2-R0** can be broken down as follows: * **ATS:** Advanced Thermal Solutions (Manufacturer). * **08:** Heat Sink Series. * **A:** Aluminum Material. * **115:** Dimensional sequence/designation. * **C2:** Thermal Interface Material (T766 / Blue Anodized finish). * **R0:** Revision/Standard packaging.