## Analysis of Part Number: ATS-17F-142-C3-R0 The part number **ATS-17F-142-C3-R0** refers to a high-performance **heat sink** manufactured by **Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS)**. It is part of their "pushPIN™" series, designed for cooling electronic components such as CPUs, GPUs, or other integrated circuits. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications Below are the primary physical and thermal characteristics of the component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Component Type** | Heat Sink | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Dimensions** | 30.00mm x 30.00mm | | **Height (Fin)** | 15.00mm | | **Attachment Type** | Push-Pin (Brass) | | **Thermal Interface Material (TIM)** | T412 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Thermal Performance Thermal resistance is measured in °C/W (Degrees Celsius per Watt). A lower number indicates better heat dissipation. * **Unducted Flow:** 4.95 °C/W @ 200 LFM (Linear Feet per Minute) * **Ducted Flow:** 2.40 °C/W @ 200 LFM --- ### 3. Part Number Breakdown The nomenclature used by ATS allows for specific identification of the part's features: | Code Segment | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | **ATS** | Manufacturer: Advanced Thermal Solutions | | **17** | Series number | | **F** | Fin Pitch / Style (Fine Pitch) | | **142** | Specific mechanical design ID | | **C3** | Thermal Performance/Color/Material code | | **R0** | Revision code | --- ### 4. Mounting & Installation This specific model uses the **pushPIN™** system, which offers several advantages for electronic assembly: * **Spring-loaded mechanism:** Ensures consistent pressure on the component for optimal heat transfer. * **Ease of Install:** No special tools are required; the pins snap into pre-drilled holes in the PCB. * **Attachment:** Features a brass pin and a stainless steel spring for durability. --- ### 5. Application Use Cases * **Telecommunications:** Cooling of networking chips. * **Embedded Systems:** Industrial PCs or automation controllers. * **Power Electronics:** Voltage regulators or power modules that generate localized heat. ---