CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Seasonic Core GX-500
Serial NumberR2010RA199410278
Lab IDSS50001839
  • Report: 21PS1839A
  • Receipt Date: Feb 27, 2021
  • Test Date: May 5, 2021
  • Report Date: May 10, 2021
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandSeasonic
Manufacturer (OEM)Seasonic
SeriesCore GX
Model NumberSSR-500LX
Serial NumberR2010RA199410278
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)7-3.5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)500
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
(S1202512L)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps20204130.3
Watts100492153.6
Total Max. Power (W)500

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x4
Chroma 63600-2 x2
63640-80-80 x20
63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
Tachometer UNI-T UT372 x2
Digital Multimeter Keysight U1273AX, Fluke 289, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA x2
Transformer 3kVA x2
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Cables and Connectors

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (610mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (680mm+90mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (450mm+120mm+120mm+120mm) 1 4 18AWG No
SATA (300mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (460mm+130mm+130mm) 1 3 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) Seasonic
PCB Type Single Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x Champion CM02X (Discharge IC)
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor MF72-5D15M (5Ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x GBU1006 (600V, 10A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x Infineon IPA60R180P7S (600V, 11A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.18Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x STMicroelectronics STTH8S06D (600V, 8A)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 330uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMW)
Main Switchers 2x Infineon IPP50R250CP (500V, 9A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.25Ohm)
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901T6
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETs 2x Nexperia PSMN2R6-40YS (40V, 100A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 2.8mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converter(s)
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (105°C, W), 4x Nippon Chemi-Con (2-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE), 7x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KY)
Polymer: 5x Nippon Chemi-Con, 6x NIC
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527V (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Model Globe Fan S1202512L (120mm, 12V, 0.18A, Sleeve Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Rectifier 1x M.C.C. MBR1045ULPS SBR (45V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller Excelliance MOS EM8569C

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)22.1
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.3
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)4.8

Vampire Power

Graphs

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing

Efficiency Graph

INFO

This graph depicts the PSU`s efficiency throughout its entire operational range. For the generation of the efficiency and noise graphs we set our loaders to auto mode through our custom-made software before trying thousands of possible load combinations

INFO

This graph depicts the PSU`s efficiency throughout its entire operational range. For the generation of the efficiency and noise graphs we set our loaders to auto mode through our custom-made software before trying thousands of possible load combinations

Noise Graph

INFO

The PSU`s noise in its entire operational range and under 30-32 °C ambient is depicted in this graph. The X axis represents the load on the +12V rail(s) while the Y axis is the load on the minor rails

INFO

The PSU`s noise in its entire operational range and under 30-32 °C ambient is depicted in this graph. The X axis represents the load on the +12V rail(s) while the Y axis is the load on the minor rails

Indicative Performance

Efficiency under high ambient temperature

INFO

The PSU`s efficiency under high ambient temperatures with 115V and 230V input. For this graph the results of the 10-110% load regulation table are used

5VSB Efficiency

INFO

This graph depicts the efficiency levels of the 5VSB rail with 115V and 230V input

5VSB Efficiency (ERP LOT 3/6 & CEC)

Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 68.750% 0.058
5.132V 0.336 115.16V
2 0.090A 0.462 73.333% 0.104
5.131V 0.630 115.16V
3 0.550A 2.817 77.305% 0.343
5.120V 3.644 115.16V
4 1.000A 5.110 77.518% 0.412
5.109V 6.592 115.16V
5 1.500A 7.646 77.373% 0.446
5.096V 9.882 115.16V
6 3.001A 15.152 75.368% 0.501
5.050V 20.104 115.14V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 62.264% 0.020
5.132V 0.371 230.35V
2 0.090A 0.462 68.343% 0.035
5.131V 0.676 230.36V
3 0.550A 2.816 75.801% 0.167
5.119V 3.715 230.35V
4 1.000A 5.110 76.981% 0.249
5.108V 6.638 230.34V
5 1.500A 7.644 76.870% 0.304
5.095V 9.944 230.34V
6 3.000A 15.179 77.436% 0.380
5.059V 19.602 230.35V

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

Typical Load Tests

Test # 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
1 2.358A 1.990A 1.992A 0.982A 50.005 83.498% 626 9.3 40.02°C 0.923
12.042V 5.026V 3.314V 5.095V 59.888 44.28°C 115.21V
2 5.742A 2.990A 2.995A 1.181A 100.033 88.049% 631 9.6 40.61°C 0.972
12.041V 5.019V 3.306V 5.080V 113.610 45.07°C 115.17V
3 9.462A 3.494A 3.502A 1.382A 149.990 89.368% 637 9.9 41.78°C 0.982
12.042V 5.010V 3.299V 5.066V 167.835 46.96°C 115.16V
4 13.188A 4.000A 4.012A 1.584A 200.031 89.706% 642 10.2 41.94°C 0.985
12.043V 5.002V 3.291V 5.052V 222.984 47.25°C 115.16V
5 16.568A 5.009A 5.029A 1.787A 250.065 89.497% 654 10.9 42.41°C 0.985
12.045V 4.993V 3.282V 5.037V 279.413 47.99°C 115.12V
6 19.939A 6.023A 6.053A 1.992A 300.022 89.028% 874 22.2 43.05°C 0.984
12.047V 4.983V 3.272V 5.022V 336.996 49.99°C 115.13V
7 23.324A 7.039A 7.082A 2.199A 350.097 88.343% 1101 26.3 43.76°C 0.985
12.048V 4.974V 3.263V 5.005V 396.291 51.69°C 115.10V
8 26.711A 8.003A 8.114A 2.405A 399.881 87.749% 1368 33.1 43.93°C 0.984
12.045V 4.966V 3.254V 4.992V 455.711 52.76°C 115.18V
9 30.503A 8.574A 8.626A 2.409A 449.830 87.132% 1771 39.0 44.84°C 0.984
12.043V 4.957V 3.246V 4.982V 516.260 54.67°C 115.11V
10 34.063A 9.096A 9.176A 3.026A 499.853 86.359% 1956 42.5 45.50°C 0.985
12.041V 4.948V 3.236V 4.957V 578.805 55.87°C 115.09V
11 38.220A 9.109A 9.195A 3.031A 549.799 85.715% 1967 42.7 47.00°C 0.986
12.038V 4.940V 3.230V 4.950V 641.427 59.38°C 115.10V
CL1 0.117A 12.000A 12.000A 0.000A 100.743 84.777% 655 11.0 41.13°C 0.973
12.062V 4.999V 3.280V 5.084V 118.833 46.34°C 115.17V
CL2 41.010A 1.000A 1.000A 1.000A 506.925 87.315% 1954 42.5 44.11°C 0.985
12.038V 4.961V 3.259V 5.030V 580.571 54.31°C 115.10V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test # 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
1 2.358A 1.988A 1.990A 0.981A 50.002 84.379% 623 9.1 40.02°C 0.652
12.041V 5.030V 3.316V 5.097V 59.259 43.74°C 230.41V
2 5.742A 2.987A 2.993A 1.181A 100.027 89.282% 628 9.4 41.13°C 0.827
12.040V 5.023V 3.308V 5.082V 112.035 44.98°C 230.41V
3 9.461A 3.490A 3.499A 1.381A 149.982 90.800% 633 9.7 41.62°C 0.897
12.042V 5.016V 3.301V 5.070V 165.178 46.05°C 230.40V
4 13.187A 3.995A 4.007A 1.582A 200.019 91.302% 641 10.1 42.24°C 0.929
12.044V 5.008V 3.295V 5.056V 219.075 46.82°C 230.40V
5 16.567A 5.002A 5.022A 1.785A 250.050 91.355% 652 10.7 42.64°C 0.946
12.046V 5.000V 3.286V 5.043V 273.713 47.70°C 230.37V
6 19.935A 6.013A 6.042A 1.989A 300.004 91.099% 827 18.6 43.16°C 0.956
12.049V 4.991V 3.278V 5.029V 329.315 48.94°C 230.36V
7 23.316A 7.028A 7.067A 2.195A 350.075 90.575% 1113 26.9 43.51°C 0.962
12.050V 4.982V 3.269V 5.013V 386.502 50.34°C 230.39V
8 26.731A 8.002A 8.113A 2.405A 399.852 90.070% 1342 32.4 43.84°C 0.965
12.036V 4.966V 3.254V 4.990V 443.937 52.01°C 230.38V
9 30.517A 8.588A 8.648A 2.412A 449.933 89.616% 1799 40.2 44.87°C 0.968
12.040V 4.949V 3.238V 4.977V 502.065 53.99°C 230.38V
10 34.081A 9.110A 9.195A 3.029A 499.917 89.088% 1958 42.5 46.30°C 0.970
12.036V 4.940V 3.230V 4.953V 561.149 56.82°C 230.37V
11 38.241A 9.129A 9.223A 3.035A 549.945 88.635% 1963 42.7 45.15°C 0.972
12.036V 4.930V 3.220V 4.944V 620.459 57.11°C 230.37V
CL1 0.118A 12.001A 12.000A 0.000A 100.663 85.909% 660 11.3 42.87°C 0.843
12.062V 4.995V 3.277V 5.082V 117.174 48.11°C 230.43V
CL2 41.014A 1.000A 1.000A 1.000A 506.713 90.110% 1947 42.5 42.09°C 0.970
12.032V 4.955V 3.253V 5.026V 562.330 54.01°C 230.41V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Light Load Tests

Test # 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.233A 0.497A 0.497A 0.195A 19.995 73.987% 617 8.8 0.747
12.039V 5.031V 3.322V 5.122V 27.025 115.21V
2 2.466A 0.995A 0.995A 0.391A 39.984 82.489% 620 9.0 0.885
12.038V 5.029V 3.319V 5.114V 48.472 115.21V
3 3.702A 1.493A 1.494A 0.588A 60.013 85.881% 625 9.3 0.940
12.040V 5.025V 3.315V 5.105V 69.879 115.21V
4 4.931A 1.992A 1.994A 0.785A 79.962 87.483% 627 9.4 0.962
12.041V 5.022V 3.311V 5.095V 91.403 115.19V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test # 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.233A 0.497A 0.497A 0.195A 19.992 75.510% 620 9.0 0.426
12.040V 5.034V 3.322V 5.123V 26.476 230.40V
2 2.466A 0.994A 0.994A 0.391A 39.981 83.667% 619 8.9 0.626
12.038V 5.033V 3.320V 5.115V 47.786 230.41V
3 3.702A 1.492A 1.493A 0.588A 60.010 86.899% 620 9.0 0.689
12.038V 5.030V 3.316V 5.106V 69.057 230.42V
4 4.931A 1.990A 1.992A 0.785A 79.959 88.597% 623 9.1 0.771
12.038V 5.027V 3.313V 5.098V 90.250 230.41V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load7.29mV7.06mV5.22mV7.90mVPass
20% Load9.23mV7.31mV5.89mV9.18mVPass
30% Load10.81mV7.42mV5.84mV9.74mVPass
40% Load10.86mV7.82mV5.89mV9.02mVPass
50% Load11.51mV8.29mV6.35mV8.92mVPass
60% Load12.67mV8.90mV6.30mV10.81mVPass
70% Load14.25mV9.77mV6.70mV10.55mVPass
80% Load16.90mV10.74mV13.82mV12.39mVPass
90% Load18.08mV10.89mV14.07mV13.36mVPass
100% Load30.39mV14.32mV14.67mV13.85mVPass
110% Load32.81mV14.38mV15.74mV16.13mVPass
Crossload115.90mV15.21mV14.92mV9.78mVPass
Crossload228.42mV9.05mV8.25mV11.59mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load7.25mV6.90mV5.27mV8.01mVPass
20% Load9.13mV7.57mV5.84mV8.46mVPass
30% Load10.56mV7.52mV5.99mV9.28mVPass
40% Load10.66mV7.82mV6.29mV8.77mVPass
50% Load11.83mV8.34mV6.50mV9.02mVPass
60% Load12.09mV9.00mV6.55mV11.17mVPass
70% Load14.32mV9.25mV7.06mV9.89mVPass
80% Load15.22mV10.79mV13.72mV14.84mVPass
90% Load17.57mV10.99mV13.56mV13.20mVPass
100% Load30.29mV14.09mV14.39mV13.92mVPass
110% Load31.13mV14.21mV15.43mV16.71mVPass
Crossload115.33mV15.15mV15.41mV9.89mVPass
Crossload228.17mV9.47mV7.13mV10.43mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Seasonic Core GX-500

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