CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Serial Number335S2481000081
Lab IDBQ10002156
  • Report: 23PS2156A
  • Receipt Date: Feb 17, 2023
  • Test Date: Mar 22, 2023
  • Report Date: Mar 27, 2022
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

Brandbe quiet!
Manufacturer (OEM)FSP
SeriesDark Power 13
Model Number
Serial Number335S2481000081
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)13-6
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1000
TypeATX12V
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(BQ SIW3-13525-HF)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V(1)12V(2)12V(3)12V(4)5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps25253232404030.5
Watts125996156
Total Max. Power (W)1000

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
63640-80-80 x10
63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P
Power Analyzers RS HMC8015, N4L PPA1530, N4L PPA5530
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, Rigol DS7014, Siglent SDS2104X PLUS
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Temperature Logger Picoscope TC-08
Tachometer UNI-T UT372
Multimeters Keysight 34465A, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
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 (600mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG No
2x 6+2 pin PCIe (600mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) 1 1 16-28AWG No
SATA (600mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 2 8 18AWG No
SATA (600mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No
SATA (600mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm+150mm) 1 2 / 2 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1360mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓
ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible✓
ATX v3.0 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)25.7
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)20.5
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)5.2

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.88 V 114.82 V 113.85 V 114.94 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.98 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.418 1.417 1.340 1.421 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.16 % 0.10 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.068 W 0.006 W N/A 0.124 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 12.259 W 11.998 W N/A 12.604 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.95 V 229.88 V 227.70 V 230.01 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 49.99 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.01 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.417 1.415 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.16 % 0.13 % N/A 0.24 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.163 W 0.075 W N/A 0.248 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 41.420 W 41.090 W N/A 41.732 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.004 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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 0.226W 63.016% 0.029
5.032V 0.359W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.453W 71.628% 0.051
5.03V 0.634W 114.86V
3 0.55A 2.757W 80.303% 0.228
5.013V 3.433W 114.87V
4 1A 4.996W 80.54% 0.329
4.996V 6.203W 114.86V
5 1.5A 7.466W 80.319% 0.392
4.977V 9.295W 114.86V
6 3A 14.747W 78.128% 0.473
4.916V 18.875W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.226W 51.343% 0.011
5.032V 0.444W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.453W 62.334% 0.018
5.031V 0.728W 229.95V
3 0.55A 2.756W 76.912% 0.084
5.013V 3.585W 229.95V
4 1A 4.994W 78.382% 0.141
4.995V 6.372W 229.95V
5 1.5A 7.464W 78.738% 0.196
4.976V 9.479W 229.94V
6 3A 14.758W 78.402% 0.307
4.92V 18.825W 229.95V

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
10% 6.508A 1.969A 1.97A 0.995A 99.969 89.893% 384 <6.0 40.34°C 0.967
12.044V 5.078V 3.35V 5.025V 111.215 44.44°C 114.85V
20% 14.046A 2.955A 2.957A 1.197A 199.909 92.743% 385 <6.0 40.77°C 0.987
12.033V 5.076V 3.348V 5.012V 215.561 44.99°C 114.8V
30% 21.940A 3.451A 3.455A 1.401A 299.952 93.374% 388 <6.0 41.37°C 0.993
12.029V 5.071V 3.343V 4.995V 321.238 45.99°C 114.78V
40% 29.807A 3.947A 3.955A 1.607A 399.461 93.223% 392 <6.0 41.63°C 0.995
12.019V 5.067V 3.337V 4.978V 428.499 46.66°C 114.74V
50% 37.368A 4.939A 4.953A 1.814A 499.195 92.889% 417 10.4 42.37°C 0.996
12.007V 5.062V 3.332V 4.962V 537.405 47.87°C 114.7V
60% 45.018A 5.934A 5.955A 2A 599.642 92.262% 536 11.3 42.8°C 0.996
11.994V 5.056V 3.325V 4.945V 649.927 48.81°C 114.68V
70% 52.606A 6.931A 6.961A 2.233A 699.473 91.59% 671 16.2 43.29°C 0.996
11.983V 5.051V 3.319V 4.927V 763.708 50.31°C 114.63V
80% 60.283A 7.93A 7.97A 2.34A 799.517 90.804% 807 20.6 43.87°C 0.995
11.970V 5.045V 3.312V 4.915V 880.501 52.12°C 114.59V
90% 68.305A 8.432A 8.469A 2.448A 899.303 89.931% 1067 28 44.21°C 0.995
11.958V 5.04V 3.306V 4.903V 1000 53.26°C 114.55V
100% 76.144A 8.936A 8.998A 3.088A 999.319 88.98% 1485 39.6 45.3°C 0.994
11.947V 5.036V 3.301V 4.858V 1123.091 55.34°C 114.51V
110% 83.931A 9.939A 10.108A 3.091A 1099.943 87.955% 1864 44.2 46.52°C 0.993
11.934V 5.031V 3.294V 4.854V 1250.572 57.43°C 114.46V
CL1 0.116A 14.912A 14.884A 0A 126.3 85.406% 775 22 41.74°C 0.978
12.086V 5.05V 3.332V 5.096V 147.881 47.23°C 114.83V
CL2 0.115A 24.793A 0A 0A 126.252 83.805% 743 23 40.4°C 0.978
12.083V 5.036V 3.342V 5.119V 150.65 47.46°C 114.83V
CL3 0.113A 0A 24.853A 0A 83.883 79.666% 652 15.8 40.01°C 0.965
12.204V 5.062V 3.32V 5.057V 105.293 49.05°C 114.84V
CL4 83.630A 0A 0A 0A 999.912 89.631% 1201 31.7 45.7°C 0.994
11.956V 5.049V 3.305V 5.03V 1115.597 56.64°C 114.52V

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
10% 6.432A 1.967A 1.97A 0.994A 99.972 89.323% 419 6.6 40.28°C 0.861
12.185V 5.083V 3.349V 5.029V 111.923 44.47°C 229.94V
20% 14.047A 2.953A 2.957A 1.196A 199.912 92.842% 391 <6.0 40.87°C 0.946
12.032V 5.08V 3.347V 5.016V 215.325 45.48°C 229.92V
30% 21.956A 3.447A 3.455A 1.4A 299.952 94.273% 392 <6.0 41.08°C 0.969
12.019V 5.076V 3.343V 5V 318.174 46.2°C 229.9V
40% 29.813A 3.943A 3.954A 1.605A 399.456 94.454% 406 <6.0 41.5°C 0.976
12.017V 5.073V 3.338V 4.984V 422.911 47.17°C 229.88V
50% 37.373A 4.933A 4.951A 1.812A 499.183 94.492% 477 11.0 42.08°C 0.981
12.006V 5.068V 3.332V 4.968V 528.278 48.22°C 229.87V
60% 45.014A 5.926A 5.952A 2A 599.62 94.295% 578 12.8 42.57°C 0.983
11.994V 5.063V 3.327V 4.953V 635.901 49.23°C 229.85V
70% 52.607A 6.921A 6.957A 2.229A 699.447 93.925% 695 16.9 43.14°C 0.984
11.982V 5.057V 3.32V 4.934V 744.685 50.21°C 229.83V
80% 60.282A 7.918A 7.965A 2.336A 799.484 93.466% 819 21.7 43.67°C 0.984
11.970V 5.052V 3.314V 4.923V 855.376 51.68°C 229.82V
90% 68.306A 8.42A 8.464A 2.443A 899.255 92.932% 1095 28.9 44.39°C 0.984
11.958V 5.047V 3.308V 4.911V 967.647 53.43°C 229.8V
100% 76.142A 8.923A 8.993A 3.082A 999.3 92.296% 1513 40.4 45.35°C 0.984
11.946V 5.043V 3.302V 4.867V 1082.713 55.43°C 229.79V
110% 83.926A 9.924A 10.101A 3.085A 1099.911 91.651% 1880 44.4 46.54°C 0.983
11.935V 5.038V 3.296V 4.862V 1200.105 57.47°C 229.77V
CL1 0.114A 14.891A 14.875A 0A 126.292 86.367% 769 22.5 41.37°C 0.906
12.099V 5.057V 3.334V 5.103V 146.226 46.84°C 229.93V
CL2 0.114A 24.758A 0A 0A 126.249 84.695% 743 23.0 40.81°C 0.909
12.095V 5.044V 3.344V 5.125V 149.063 48.01°C 229.93V
CL3 0.113A 0A 24.839A 0A 83.879 80.457% 659 15.9 40.79°C 0.85
12.228V 5.07V 3.321V 5.065V 104.252 49.85°C 229.94V
CL4 83.633A 0A 0A 0A 999.884 92.886% 1189 31.5 45.48°C 0.984
11.955V 5.056V 3.307V 5.037V 1076.471 56.45°C 229.78V

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]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.230A 0.491A 0.491A 0.197A 19.983 74.48% 374 <6.0 36.59°C 0.812
12.067V 5.087V 3.358V 5.077V 26.829 39.67°C 114.87V
40W 2.708A 0.688A 0.688A 0.296A 39.985 84.834% 377 <6.0 37.24°C 0.893
12.063V 5.085V 3.356V 5.07V 47.134 40.56°C 114.87V
60W 4.190A 0.885A 0.885A 0.395A 59.985 88.425% 379 <6.0 38.55°C 0.927
12.059V 5.083V 3.354V 5.062V 67.838 42.32°C 114.07V
80W 5.666A 1.082A 1.083A 0.494A 79.917 90.035% 379 <6.0 39.16°C 0.954
12.054V 5.081V 3.352V 5.055V 88.767 43.09°C 114.85V

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
20W 1.220A 0.491A 0.492A 0.197A 19.992 70.091% 412 <6.0 36.54°C 0.478
12.167V 5.088V 3.355V 5.079V 28.522 39.62°C 229.94V
40W 2.684A 0.688A 0.689A 0.296A 39.99 81.283% 414 6.2 37.25°C 0.655
12.179V 5.087V 3.354V 5.072V 49.199 40.6°C 229.94V
60W 4.148A 0.885A 0.886A 0.395A 59.989 85.747% 416 6.3 38.16°C 0.756
12.179V 5.086V 3.353V 5.066V 69.959 41.64°C 229.94V
80W 5.606A 1.081A 1.083A 0.494A 79.923 88.11% 418 6.5 39.35°C 0.821
12.183V 5.085V 3.351V 5.059V 90.71 43.21°C 229.94V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load19.45mV9.07mV9.57mV10.22mVPass
20% Load38.34mV9.94mV10.39mV10.58mVPass
30% Load43.17mV10.25mV12.20mV11.61mVPass
40% Load34.56mV20.04mV29.99mV20.03mVPass
50% Load17.80mV12.05mV13.91mV13.58mVPass
60% Load14.28mV11.90mV14.53mV11.92mVPass
70% Load15.47mV11.95mV14.89mV13.27mVPass
80% Load17.27mV13.03mV16.80mV14.40mVPass
90% Load18.30mV13.86mV20.43mV14.19mVPass
100% Load26.37mV16.68mV21.25mV18.50mVPass
110% Load27.81mV17.10mV26.70mV18.87mVPass
Crossload121.33mV14.13mV14.65mV14.31mVPass
Crossload215.86mV19.53mV14.63mV12.85mVPass
Crossload320.35mV10.72mV11.64mV9.45mVPass
Crossload426.01mV15.15mV20.36mV16.99mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load20.04mV9.33mV9.05mV10.17mVPass
20% Load7.53mV9.84mV10.14mV10.89mVPass
30% Load44.30mV9.69mV12.15mV11.82mVPass
40% Load35.13mV17.57mV30.30mV19.15mVPass
50% Load17.23mV11.90mV15.77mV13.06mVPass
60% Load15.00mV12.16mV14.07mV13.16mVPass
70% Load14.69mV12.05mV15.10mV13.83mVPass
80% Load16.03mV14.06mV17.37mV13.83mVPass
90% Load16.91mV13.71mV18.20mV14.25mVPass
100% Load24.00mV17.64mV20.07mV18.12mVPass
110% Load26.52mV17.47mV25.87mV18.56mVPass
Crossload121.37mV13.36mV13.43mV14.01mVPass
Crossload215.92mV24.16mV13.96mV14.25mVPass
Crossload321.28mV10.87mV11.43mV9.39mVPass
Crossload424.82mV15.32mV18.08mV17.46mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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