The **ATS-P2-45-C3-R0** is a high-performance electronic thermal management component, specifically a **Heat Sink** manufactured by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It is designed to dissipate heat from electronic components like CPUs, GPUs, or power transistors to prevent thermal throttling or hardware failure. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The part number follows a specific nomenclature used by Advanced Thermal Solutions. Below is the breakdown of its technical characteristics: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | pushPIN™ (Spring-loaded pins) | | **Thermal Resistance (Flowing)** | 1.51 °C/W @ 100 LFM | | **Thermal Resistance (Static)** | 5.38 °C/W | | **Dimensions (L x W)** | 45.00 mm x 45.00 mm | | **Height** | 20.00 mm | --- ### 2. Design and Engineering Features * **Heat Sink Profile (XC-Cut):** The "XC-Cut" refers to a cross-cut fin design. Unlike straight-line fins, these create a larger surface area and allow for multi-directional airflow, making the cooling efficient even if the air isn't blowing directly straight through the device. * **pushPIN™ Attachment:** This model uses a specialized attachment system consisting of a brass or plastic pin and a high-performance compression spring. This ensures a secure, high-pressure contact with the component for maximum heat transfer. * **High-Performance Interface Material (TIM):** This specific model typically comes pre-applied with **T412 thermal interface material**. This is a "Phase Change" or high-conductivity pad that fills microscopic air gaps between the chip and the heat sink. --- ### 3. Application Use Cases The ATS-P2-45-C3-R0 is typically used in environments where space is moderate but heat dissipation requirements are high: 1. **Telecommunications:** Cooling of high-speed network switches and routers. 2. **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs and automation controllers. 3. **Power Electronics:** Dissipating heat from Voltage Regulator Modules (VRMs). --- ### 4. Thermal Performance Data Performance varies based on the Air Velocity (Measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM): | Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) | | :--- | :--- | | 100 | 1.51 | | 200 | 1.15 | | 300 | 1.01 | | 400 | 0.93 |