The **ATS-P2-167-C3-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 cooling integrated circuits (ICs) and other PCB-mounted components. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The model number encodes specific physical and thermal characteristics: | Attribute | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded plastic pegs) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 25mm x 25mm x 20mm | | **Fin Style** | Straight Fin (High Density) | | **Thermal Resistance** | ~9.10 °C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Compliance** | RoHS and REACH compliant | --- ### 2. Key Electronic Functions While the part is mechanical, its role is critical to the stability of electronic systems: * **Thermal Dissipation:** It increases the surface area of a heat-generating component (like a Microcontroller, FPGA, or MOSFET), allowing the ambient air to carry away heat more efficiently. * **Thermal Interface:** It is designed to work with **Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)**. This specific model typically comes with a pre-applied high-performance thermal pad or tape to ensure no air gaps exist between the chip and the metal. * **Mechanical Protection:** The pushPIN™ system uses a specific spring-load tension to ensure consistent pressure on the electronic die without cracking the delicate silicon. --- ### 3. Usage Context in Circuit Design The ATS-P2-167-C3-R0 is commonly used in environments where PCB space is limited but vertical clearance allows for a 20mm height. 1. **Mounting:** It requires two specific holes drilled into the PCB (usually 3.175mm diameter) at a specific pitch. 2. **Airflow:** It is optimized for **forced convection** (using a fan). The straight fin design allows air to flow through the channels easily. 3. **Application Areas:** * Embedded Computing modules. * Network Switches and Routers. * Industrial Power Supplies. ---