The **ATS-12H-159-C2-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). --- ### 1. Technical Specifications This part is designed for cooling electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or high-power transistors. Below are the key specifications: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) | | **Thermal Resistance** | 2.09°C/W (at 100 LFM) | | **Dimensions** | 45mm x 45mm x 10mm | | **Weight** | ~25 grams | --- ### 2. Key Components & Design The "pushPIN™" system is the primary electronic assembly feature of this part. * **Heat Sink Body:** Features a fine-pitch "straight-fin" or "cross-cut" design to maximize surface area for heat dissipation. * **Push-Pin Attachment:** Includes flexible plastic or brass pins and springs. This ensures even pressure across the electronic chip (TIM - Thermal Interface Material compression). * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** Usually comes pre-applied with **T766** (a high-performance thermal grease) on the base to ensure a low-resistance path between the component and the sink. --- ### 3. Part Number Breakdown The nomenclature `ATS-12H-159-C2-R0` provides specific details about the configuration: | Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions) | | **12H** | Specific series/pin configuration | | **159** | Model/Form factor identifier | | **C2** | Thermal Interface Material (TIM) type and color code | | **R0** | Revision code (usually indicating RoHS compliance) | --- ### 4. Integration Usage To integrate this into an electronic PCB design, engineers typically use the following footprints: ```yaml PCB_Requirements: Hole_Diameter: 3.175mm (approx) Hole_Spacing: 38mm x 38mm (center-to-center) Component_Height_Clearance: 10mm (vertical) ```