The **ATS-08B-59-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It belongs to the **pushPIN™** series, designed for efficient heat dissipation on Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table outlines the key physical and thermal characteristics of this component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Base Dimensions** | 40.00 mm x 40.00 mm | | **Height** | 20.00 mm | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 7.94 °C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Pressure Drop** | 0.60 @ 100 LFM | --- ### 2. Design and Engineering Features ### A. Fin Geometry (Straight Fin) The "59" in the part number indicates a **straight-fin** design. This pattern is ideal for systems with directed airflow (unidirectional), allowing for high-density cooling in compact spaces. ### B. pushPIN™ Attachment System This part utilizes a specific mechanical attachment system: * **Compression Springs:** Provides precise pressure to ensure optimal thermal interface material (TIM) contact. * **Plastic/Brass Push Pins:** Designed to fit into pre-drilled holes on the PCB (typically 3.175 mm holes). ### C. Thermal Interface Material (TIM) The part comes pre-applied with **T766** thermal interface material. This ensures that when the heat sink is mounted, there is no air gap between the electronic component (CPU, GPU, or FPGA) and the aluminum base. --- ### 3. Applications This component is typically used in the following electronic sectors: 1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling of high-speed networking chips. 2. **Data Centers:** Thermal management for server processors. 3. **Industrial Controls:** Cooling power modules and motor controllers. 4. **Embedded Systems:** Use on FPGAs or ASICs where vertical space is limited to 20mm. --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown ```text ATS - 08 B - 59 - C2 - R0 | | | | | | | | | | | +-- Revision / Color (R0 = Blue) | | | | +------- Thermal Interface Material (C2 = T766) | | | +------------ Heat Sink Style / Fin Pattern (59) | | +----------------- Attachment Mechanism (B = pushPIN) | +------------------- Series Size / Configuration (08) +------------------------- Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions) ```