The **ATS-P2-115-C2-R0** is a specific electronic cooling component manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It belongs to their "push-pin" series of high-performance heat sinks designed for cooling integrated circuits (ICs), such as CPUs, GPUs, or FPGAs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The part number describes several physical and thermal characteristics of the component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Plastic) | | **Spring Type** | Compression Spring | | **Thermal Resistance** | ~6.45°C/W (at 200 LFM) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40mm x 40mm x 20mm | | **Fin Style** | Straight Fin | --- ### 2. Electronic/Physical Functionality While this is a passive mechanical part, its role is critical to electronic stability: * **Heat Dissipation:** It increases the surface area of a hot electronic component, allowing airflow (convection) to carry heat away more efficiently than the component's package alone. * **Thermal Interface Material (TIM):** This specific model typically comes with a pre-applied high-performance thermal interface (like T766) to ensure low thermal resistance between the chip and the heat sink. * **Mechanical Security:** The "P2" designation refers to the push-pin mechanism. These pins go through pre-drilled holes in the PCB and use springs to apply constant, even pressure, ensuring the heat sink stays in contact with the chip during vibrations or thermal expansion. --- ### 3. Applications This part is commonly used in industrial and telecommunications electronics where reliability is paramount: 1. **Network Switches/Routers:** Cooling high-speed processing chips. 2. **Embedded Systems:** Protecting ARM or x86 processors in fanless or forced-air enclosures. 3. **Power Supplies:** Dissipating heat from MOSFETs or voltage regulators. --- ### 4. Component Breakdown The part number follows a standard nomenclature: * **ATS:** Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). * **P2:** Attachment type (Plastic push-pin with specific spring tension). * **115:** Dimensional and fin configuration code. * **C2:** Material/Color code (Blue Anodized Aluminum). * **R0:** Revision or packaging code.