The **ATS-18B-24-C2-R0** is a specific part number for a high-performance **Heatsink** manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of their "push pin" series designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The part number follows a specific nomenclature. Below are the primary specifications: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) | | **Spring Type** | Compression Spring | | **Thermal Resistance** | 10.37°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Dimensions and Geometry The physical dimensions are critical for ensuring the heatsink fits within the PCB layout without interfering with other components. * **Length:** 25.00 mm * **Width:** 25.00 mm * **Height:** 25.00 mm * **Fin Style:** Straight Fin (provides vertical airflow channels) --- ### 3. Part Number Breakdown The suffixing in the part number provides details about the mounting hardware and thermal performance: 1. **ATS-18B:** Indicates the base series and family of the heatsink. 2. **24:** Refers to the specific fin pattern and height configuration. 3. **C2:** Refers to the thermal performance level and material (Aluminum). 4. **R0:** Indicates the revision and specific packaging/kit contents (usually includes the mounting hardware). --- ### 4. Key Applications * **Embedded Systems:** Cooling microprocessors on small form-factor boards. * **Telecommunications:** Dissipating heat from high-speed networking chips. * **Power Electronics:** Managing thermals for voltage regulators or power modules. --- ### 5. Mounting Mechanism The "Push-Pin" system used in this model consists of: * **Plastic Pins:** Inserted into pre-drilled holes in the PCB. * **Compression Springs:** Apply a specific amount of "downward force" to ensure the heatsink stays in contact with the component, maximizing heat transfer.