HEAT SINK ATTACHMENT clipKIT THE BEST HEAT SINK ATTACHMENT TECHNOLOGY ON THE MARKET Patented superGRIP and maxiGRIP technology available for straight fin, slant fin, cross cut and pin fin heat sinks To be used with heat sinks that have a 1.75 to 4mm base thickness maxiGRIP Spring (above) & Frame Clips (below) Plastic frame and stainless steel spring clips available for 15mm to 45mm components Secure heat sink attachment system passes Telcordia Shock & Vibration standards Attachment force improves TIM performance by up to 20% Eliminates the need to drill holes in a PCB & allows the heat sink to be detached and reattached without damaging the component COMPONENT SIZES 15 mm x 15 mm 17 mm x 17 mm 19 mm x 19 mm 21 mm x 21 mm 23 mm x 23 mm 25 mm x 25 mm 27 mm x 27 mm 29 mm x 29 mm 30 mm x 30 mm 31 mm x 31 mm 32.5 mm x 32.5 mm 33 mm x 33 mm 35 mm x 35 mm 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm 40 mm x 40 mm Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., has introduced clipKIT the ultimate heat sink 42.5 mm x 42.5 mm attachment system that can be used with straight fin, pin fin, cross cut or slant fin 45 mm x 45 mm heat sinks. clipKIT is a line of patented, reliable heat sink attachment assemblies featuring the widely used maxiGRIP and superGRIP frame clip and spring clip. clipKIT is available for 15 45mm component packages and is designed for standard heat sinks that have a base thickness of 1.75 to 4mm. Instead of relying on thermal tape or epoxy, which can damage the board or component during rework, the reliable clip attachment system provides a secure hold without the risk of damaging the component or PCB, saving time and cost. The ultra-thin plastic frame clip and stainless steel spring clip are corrosion-resistant, flame retardant and pass Telcordia shock and vibration standards, ensuring the superGRIP Frame (above) & Spring Clips (below) heat sink will securely stay in place on the component in harsh conditions. clipKIT attachments eliminate the need to drill holes in a PCB, saving additional board and rework costs. The thin frame clip occupies minimal space around the components perimeter, compared to push pin attachments or stand-off hardware which leaves little space on already overcrowded PCBs. The two-part attachment system provides a uniform force which enhancing heat transfer and improves TIM performance by up to 20%. 89-27 ACCESS ROAD, NORWOOD, MA 02062 USA T: 781.769. 2800 F: 781.769.9979 WWW.QATS.COM R3 0717HEAT SINK ATTACHMENT maxiGRIP ASSEMBLY FRAME CLIP SPRING CLIP High-strength, high-performance Metal spring clip, placed through plastic meets stringent UL-94V-0 the heat sinks fin field, locks securely to both ends to the plastic frame fire rating which has exceptional thermal stability Double M shape provides steady, even pressure to the component, Frame geometry has been improving thermal performance and optimized for strength and minimal long-term reliability space requirements Spring clip is quickly installed with Tapered wall provides clearance the maxiGRIP Installation Tool for adjacent components Specifically designed for different Hour glass shape provides component heights. additional room for metal spring clip Imposes minimal restriction to air flow Uniformity in design allows for omnidirectional frame clip Accommodates varied fin-to-fin orientation spacing superGRIP ASSEMBLY FRAME CLIP SPRING CLIP Thin, yet strong plastic Frame Clip Metal spring clip, placed through occupies minimal area around the heat sinks fin field, locks securely to both ends of the chip, allowing its use in densely plastic frame populated PCBs Applies a steady, even pressure No custom installation tooling to the component, improving required mounts easily by hand. thermal performance and Interior frame profile locks long-term reliability securely around bottom edge Spring Clip design is quickly and sides of component package installed or released using a Integral horseshoe tabs in clip common hand tool, such as lock in Spring Clip edges for tight, a flat blade screwdriver movement-free heat sink retention Flat, twin-channel clip provides Frame Clip is easily and safely stronger retention forces and removed with a common hand tool minimizes spring clip movement 89-27 ACCESS ROAD, NORWOOD, MA 02062 USA T: 781.769. 2800 F: 781.769.9979 WWW.QATS.COM R3 0717