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Elliptical Pin Heat Sinks
Cold-forged elliptical pin heat sinks offer great thermal performance where there is excellent airflow (>200 LFM or 1.0 m/sec) in the system. With omni-directional characteristics, airflow can come from any direction and change patterns with minimum impact on performance.
- Elliptical pin heat sinks offer low thermal resistance and low pressure drop (as compared to extruded heat sinks). Air can pass through smoothly and maintain speed and high pressure.
- The low pressure drop improves heat transfer in the entire system, especially the region behind the heat sink.
- The cold-forging process employs high pressure and low temperature. The high pressure ensures that no air bubbles, porosity or other impurities are trapped in the material and thus produces heat sinks with extremely high quality.
- Our pin fin heat sinks are cold-forged from pure aluminum 1070, which has much higher thermal conductivity than aluminum alloys like 6063 and 6061.
S803 Series – Elliptical Pin Heat Sinks for Medium to High Airflow Applications
| Part Number | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Height (mm) | Weight (g) | θSA (°C/W) Natural Convection | θSA (°C/W) 1.0 m/sec (200 LFM) | θSA (°C/W) 2.0 m/sec (400 LFM) | θSA (°C/W) 3.0 m/sec (600 LFM) | Request Quote | Request Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S803-1900-095 | 19 | 19 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 30.4 | 10.4 | 7.63 | 5.97 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-1900-145 | 19 | 19 | 14.5 | 5.0 | 21.0 | 7.32 | 5.38 | 4.16 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-1900-245 | 19 | 19 | 24.5 | 7.1 | 12.9 | 4.56 | 3.46 | 2.74 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-1900-279 | 19 | 19 | 27.9 | 7.8 | 11.6 | 4.11 | 3.15 | 2.52 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-2700-095 | 27 | 27 | 9.5 | 6.4 | 18.5 | 6.20 | 4.34 | 3.32 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-2700-145 | 27 | 27 | 14.5 | 10.0 | 12.5 | 4.27 | 3.03 | 2.30 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-2700-245 | 27 | 27 | 24.5 | 14.3 | 7.62 | 2.62 | 1.92 | 1.49 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-2700-279 | 27 | 27 | 27.9 | 15.7 | 6.83 | 2.35 | 1.74 | 1.36 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-3500-095 | 35 | 35 | 9.5 | 11.2 | 12.0 | 3.92 | 2.64 | 2.01 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-3500-145 | 35 | 35 | 14.5 | 17.6 | 7.93 | 2.62 | 1.78 | 1.35 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-3500-245 | 35 | 35 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 4.80 | 1.60 | 1.11 | 0.87 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-3500-279 | 35 | 35 | 27.9 | 28.1 | 4.30 | 1.44 | 1.01 | 0.79 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-4500-095 | 45 | 45 | 9.5 | 18.1 | 8.69 | 2.81 | 1.84 | 1.39 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-4500-145 | 45 | 45 | 14.5 | 28.6 | 5.77 | 1.88 | 1.25 | 0.94 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-4500-245 | 45 | 45 | 24.5 | 41.0 | 3.49 | 1.14 | 0.78 | 0.60 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-4500-279 | 45 | 45 | 27.9 | 45.2 | 3.13 | 1.03 | 0.70 | 0.55 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-6000-095 | 60 | 60 | 9.5 | 29.9 | 6.42 | 2.05 | 1.30 | 0.98 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-6000-145 | 60 | 60 | 14.5 | 47.3 | 4.26 | 1.37 | 0.88 | 0.66 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-6000-245 | 60 | 60 | 24.5 | 66.5 | 2.57 | 0.83 | 0.55 | 0.42 | Quote | Sample |
| S803-6000-279 | 60 | 60 | 27.9 | 73.0 | 2.30 | 0.74 | 0.49 | 0.38 | Quote | Sample |
Please click the part number to view the details of the heat sink, or click “Quote” or “Sample” to request a quote or a sample.
Thermal resistance data are for reference only. They may vary from application to application. Please contact us if you would like us to perform thermal analysis, or determine the actual thermal resistance in your system.
The S803 series are optimized for medium to high airflow rates. For low airflow applications, please contact us for a different design.
The S803 series are designed to work with thermal grease and adhesive tapes. We recommend Chomerics T412 and 3M 8810 as the thermal tapes. Please also See our S804 series below for attachment using push pins.
S804 Series – Elliptical Pin Heat Sinks with Push Pins
| Part Number | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Height (mm) | Hole-Hole Distance (mm) | θSA (°C/W) Natural Convection | θSA (°C/W) 1.0 m/sec (200 LFM) | θSA (°C/W) 2.0 m/sec (400 LFM) | θSA (°C/W) 3.0 m/sec (600 LFM) | Request Quote | Request Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S804-190L-095 | 19 | 19 | 9.5 | 24.0x24.0 | 30.4 | 10.4 | 7.63 | 5.97 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190L-145 | 19 | 19 | 14.5 | 24.0x24.0 | 21.0 | 7.32 | 5.38 | 4.16 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190L-245 | 19 | 19 | 24.5 | 24.0x24.0 | 12.9 | 4.56 | 3.46 | 2.74 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190L-279 | 19 | 19 | 27.9 | 24.0x24.0 | 11.6 | 4.11 | 3.15 | 2.52 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190R-095 | 19 | 19 | 9.5 | 24.0x24.0 | 30.4 | 10.4 | 7.63 | 5.97 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190R-145 | 19 | 19 | 14.5 | 24.0x24.0 | 21.0 | 7.32 | 5.38 | 4.16 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190R-245 | 19 | 19 | 24.5 | 24.0x24.0 | 12.9 | 4.56 | 3.46 | 2.74 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-190R-279 | 19 | 19 | 27.9 | 24.0x24.0 | 11.6 | 4.11 | 3.15 | 2.52 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270L-095 | 27 | 27 | 9.5 | 32.0x32.0 | 18.5 | 6.20 | 4.34 | 3.32 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270L-145 | 27 | 27 | 14.5 | 32.0x32.0 | 12.5 | 4.27 | 3.03 | 2.30 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270L-245 | 27 | 27 | 24.5 | 32.0x32.0 | 7.62 | 2.62 | 1.92 | 1.49 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270L-279 | 27 | 27 | 27.9 | 32.0x32.0 | 6.83 | 2.35 | 1.74 | 1.36 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270R-095 | 27 | 27 | 9.5 | 32.0x32.0 | 18.5 | 6.20 | 4.34 | 3.32 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270R-145 | 27 | 27 | 14.5 | 32.0x32.0 | 12.5 | 4.27 | 3.03 | 2.30 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270R-245 | 27 | 27 | 24.5 | 32.0x32.0 | 7.62 | 2.62 | 1.92 | 1.49 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-270R-279 | 27 | 27 | 27.9 | 32.0x32.0 | 6.83 | 2.35 | 1.74 | 1.36 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375L-095 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 9.5 | 41.7x41.7 | 11.9 | 3.90 | 2.64 | 2.01 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375L-145 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 14.5 | 41.7x41.7 | 7.98 | 2.65 | 1.82 | 1.37 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375L-245 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 24.5 | 41.7x41.7 | 4.83 | 1.61 | 1.14 | 0.88 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375L-279 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 27.9 | 41.7x41.7 | 4.32 | 1.45 | 1.03 | 0.81 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375R-095 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 9.5 | 41.7x41.7 | 11.9 | 3.90 | 2.64 | 2.01 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375R-145 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 14.5 | 41.7x41.7 | 7.98 | 2.65 | 1.82 | 1.37 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375R-245 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 24.5 | 41.7x41.7 | 4.83 | 1.61 | 1.14 | 0.88 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-375R-279 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 27.9 | 41.7x41.7 | 4.32 | 1.45 | 1.03 | 0.81 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450L-095 | 45 | 45 | 9.5 | 38.0x38.0 | 9.09 | 2.96 | 1.99 | 1.51 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450L-145 | 45 | 45 | 14.5 | 38.0x38.0 | 6.03 | 1.98 | 1.35 | 1.03 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450L-245 | 45 | 45 | 24.5 | 38.0x38.0 | 3.68 | 1.22 | 0.86 | 0.67 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450L-279 | 45 | 45 | 27.9 | 38.0x38.0 | 3.30 | 1.10 | 0.78 | 0.61 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450R-095 | 45 | 45 | 9.5 | 38.0x38.0 | 9.09 | 2.96 | 1.99 | 1.51 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450R-145 | 45 | 45 | 14.5 | 38.0x38.0 | 6.03 | 1.98 | 1.35 | 1.03 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450R-245 | 45 | 45 | 24.5 | 38.0x38.0 | 3.68 | 1.22 | 0.86 | 0.67 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-450R-279 | 45 | 45 | 27.9 | 38.0x38.0 | 3.30 | 1.10 | 0.78 | 0.61 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-6000-095 | 60 | 60 | 9.5 | 50.0x50.0 | 5.81 | 1.83 | 1.19 | 0.96 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-6000-145 | 60 | 60 | 14.5 | 50.0x50.0 | 4.13 | 1.30 | 0.84 | 0.68 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-6000-245 | 60 | 60 | 24.5 | 50.0x50.0 | 2.56 | 0.81 | 0.54 | 0.44 | Quote | Sample |
| S804-6000-279 | 60 | 60 | 27.9 | 50.0x50.0 | 2.29 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 0.40 | Quote | Sample |
The S804 series are optimized for medium to high airflow rates and are designed to work with push pins. For low airflow applications or thermal analysis, please contact us.
How Do We Test Heat Sinks?
At MyHeatSinks, we have a thermal laboratory where we can conduct thermal analysis of heat sinks and measure the thermal resistance of heat sinks, heat pipes, CPU coolers and other thermal modules with single or multiple heat sources. Our thermal test platform is connected to a wind tunnel which allows users to set up the air flow rate and heating power to simulate the working environment of the heat sink. For more information about our thermal analysis of heat sinks, check out our Laboratory Services page where we offer thermal analysis of heat sinks with single or multiple heat sources and forced convections.
Other Benefits of Cold-Forged Elliptical Pin Heat Sinks
In cold-forging, the pins are an integral part of the heatsink base – they are simply squeezed out of the base by high pressure. Unlike bonded fin heat sinks, there is no thermal resistance between the pins and the base in cold-forged heatsinks.
In addition to aluminum heatsinks, we also offer round pin heatsinks made of pure copper (C11000). Copper heatsinks typically improve thermal performance by 10-20%. They are recommended for critical applications where a few degrees of temperature reduction can make a big difference.
How to Choose the Right Push Pins
Spring loaded push pins are an easy-to-use and highly effective method to secure heatsinks to heat-generating components and PCBs. They provide precise and uniform pressure between the heatsinks and components, and optimize the performance of thermal interface materials. Push pins can be made of nylon, brass or steels.
Nylon push pins are cost effective and perform well when the ambient temperature is relatively low. But the glass transition temperature (Tg) of nylon 6/6 (PA66), the most popular material used in making push pins, is only 45-50°C. Above its Tg, the material will change from its glassy state to rubbery state, and become soft and flexible. For this reason, we recommend nylon push pins for low temperature and cost-sensitive applications, or when electrical insulation is required.
Brass push pins, on the other hand, can withstand high temperatures. They are also electronically conductive and can help reducing EMI by grounding the heat sinks to the PCB. Brass is often preferred over other metals because of their machinability and cost effectiveness. But brass is prone to work hardening and cannot be heat treated (it becomes soft when heat is applied). Without proper release of the work-hardening stress, the reliability and reusability will reduce.
Steel push pins are similar to brass push pins. They can withstand high temperatures and are electronically conductive. Unlike brass, steels have high yield strength and their work-hardening stress can be easily removed through heat treatment. As a result, the push pins can be repeatedly inserted and extracted from PCB holes for more than a hundred times without apparent degradation. They are also more secure than brass push pins when the system experiences strong vibration or shock. We recommend steel push pins for high-temperature and harsh-environment systems, or when electrical conduction is required.
At MyHeatSinks, we offer both steel and nylon push pins in various sizes. They are developed to fit 3.0, 2.5 and 1.5 mm diameter holes. Please visit our heatsink attachment page to find the right push pins that best fit your design.