The **ATS-14F-40-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by *Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)*. It belongs to their "maxiFLOW™" series, designed for high-density cooling requirements. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications | Parameter | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Part Number** | ATS-14F-40-C2-R0 | | **Heat Sink Type** | pushPIN™ Heat Sink | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring Loaded) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 14.56°C/W (Unducted @ 100 LFM) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 45mm x 45mm x 25mm | | **Attachment Material** | Steel, Brass, Plastic | --- ### 2. Physical Design Features * **Fin Configuration:** It features a "Cross-Cut" or "Straight Fin" design (depending on the specific revision), optimized for airflow in specific directions to maximize heat dissipation. * **pushPIN™ Technology:** This part utilizes a proprietary attachment system. It uses a spring-loaded mechanism that ensures consistent pressure between the heat sink and the component (like a BGA or CPU), improving thermal transfer. * **Blue Anodized Coating:** The blue surface treatment isn't just aesthetic; it provides corrosion resistance and increases surface emissivity for better radiant heat transfer. --- ### 3. Thermal Performance (Deg C/W) The effectiveness of this heat sink depends heavily on the velocity of the air passing through it (Measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM): | Air Velocity (LFM) | 100 | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Thermal Resistance (°C/W)** | 14.56 | 6.63 | 3.61 | 2.59 | 2.11 | --- ### 4. Application and Use-Cases This component is typically found in: * **Integrated Circuits (ICs):** Cooling for FPGAs, ASICs, or high-end processors. * **Telecommunications:** Equipment where vertical space is constrained but airflow is available. * **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs or networking hardware where reliable physical attachment (via pushPIN) is required to withstand vibration. --- ### 5. Part Number Decoding * **ATS:** Advanced Thermal Solutions (Manufacturer) * **14:** Series/Family * **F:** Fin profile/Material * **40:** Dimension code (Length) * **C2:** Thermal performance/Clip type * **R0:** ROHS compliance and versioning