CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W
Serial NumberPSTPD1200FNFAGEHPG001739
Lab IDTT12002245
  • Report: 23PS2245A
  • Receipt Date: Aug 17, 2023
  • Test Date: Sep 27, 2023
  • Report Date: Oct 3, 2023
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)HKC
SeriesToughpower GF A3
Model NumberTTP-1200AH2FKG
Serial NumberPSTPD1200FNFAGEHPG001739
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(HA1225H12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202010030.3
Watts1001200153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1200

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 16-18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) 2 2 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+155mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) 1 1 16-26AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (155mm) 1 1 22AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) HKC
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 1x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor 5D-15  (5 Ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x Diodes GBU25KH (800V, 25A @with heatsink)
APFC MOSFETs 2x Lonten LSB65R070GT (650V, 26A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm @ 150°C)
APFC Boost Diode 1x Global Power Tech. G3S06010J (600V, 8A @ 150°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 570uF , 2000h @ 105°C, KHE)
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (450V, 680uF , 2000h @ 105°C, KMZ)
Main Switchers 2x Lonten LSB65R099GT (650V, 26A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm @ 150°C)
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX & CM03X
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901X
Digital MCU Texas Instrument TPS54231
IC Driver Novesense NSi6602
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 6x R638A
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x Excelliance MOS EMB06N03A (30V, 50A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 6mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): 1x ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic:
3x CapXon (3,000h @ 105°C, KF)
8x CapXon (2,000h @ 105°C, KF)
2x CapXon ( 2,000h @ 105°C, GF)


Polymer: 39x
Supervisor IC IN1S429I - SCG
Fan Controller 1x
Fan Model Hong Hua HA1225H12F-Z (120mm, 12V, 0.58A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Rectifier SB1045L (45V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller PN8141

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)20.9
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.8
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3.1

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.91 V 114.87 V 113.85 V 114.95 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.416 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.12 % N/A 0.20 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.051 W 0.032 W N/A 0.073 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 11.777 W 11.753 W N/A 11.809 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.89 V 229.84 V 227.70 V 229.94 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: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.16 % 0.14 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.094 W 0.053 W N/A 0.139 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 40.887 W 40.818 W N/A 40.977 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.003 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 0.041A 0.211 68.954% 0.030
5.107V 0.306 115.20V
2 0.087A 0.442 75.685% 0.058
5.107V 0.584 115.20V
3 0.541A 2.759 79.925% 0.265
5.096V 3.452 115.18V
4 1.001A 5.091 77.892% 0.371
5.085V 6.536 115.18V
5 1.501A 7.613 77.692% 0.427
5.072V 9.799 115.18V
6 2.500A 12.617 75.370% 0.482
5.046V 16.740 115.19V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.041A 0.212 63.473% 0.010
5.108V 0.334 230.40V
2 0.087A 0.444 71.268% 0.019
5.107V 0.623 230.40V
3 0.542A 2.760 76.731% 0.102
5.096V 3.597 230.43V
4 1.002A 5.093 78.294% 0.172
5.085V 6.505 230.43V
5 1.501A 7.614 78.301% 0.232
5.071V 9.724 230.42V
6 2.501A 12.620 78.186% 0.314
5.046V 16.141 230.41V

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% 8.211A 1.985A 1.967A 0.983A 119.975 88.802% 0 <6.0 44.46°C 0.978
11.981V 5.038V 3.355V 5.088V 135.104 40.24°C 114.83V
20% 17.450A 2.978A 2.955A 1.182A 239.922 91.406% 1340 32.2 40.85°C 0.978
11.979V 5.036V 3.35V 5.077V 262.481 45.38°C 114.8V
30% 26.988A 3.476A 3.453A 1.382A 359.08 92.093% 1342 32.3 41.09°C 0.984
11.969V 5.034V 3.345V 5.065V 389.909 46.17°C 114.75V
40% 36.637A 3.975A 3.95A 1.583A 479.447 92.038% 1345 32.7 41.57°C 0.988
11.962V 5.032V 3.342V 5.054V 520.921 47.12°C 114.71V
50% 45.894A 4.972A 4.941A 1.784A 599.191 91.567% 1350 33.2 42.29°C 0.991
11.955V 5.029V 3.339V 5.043V 654.374 48.26°C 114.66V
60% 55.219A 5.97A 5.934A 1.987A 719.729 90.631% 1354 33.7 42.82°C 0.993
11.951V 5.025V 3.337V 5.033V 794.129 49.33°C 114.63V
70% 64.496A 6.969A 6.931A 2.19A 839.434 89.864% 1358 33.8 43.14°C 0.994
11.944V 5.022V 3.333V 5.021V 934.11 50.18°C 114.57V
80% 73.842A 7.971A 7.924A 2.294A 959.442 88.843% 1822 42.2 43.71°C 0.995
11.939V 5.019V 3.331V 5.013V 1079.934 51.75°C 114.52V
90% 83.545A 8.471A 8.414A 2.398A 1079.279 87.873% 2146 44.5 44.16°C 0.996
11.931V 5.016V 3.327V 5.003V 1228.221 53.19°C 114.47V
100% 93.058A 8.975A 8.932A 3.009A 1199.322 86.729% 2751 51.8 45.34°C 0.996
11.924V 5.014V 3.325V 4.984V 1382.853 55.39°C 114.42V
110% 102.516A 9.978A 10.025A 3.014A 1319.891 85.584% 2751 51.8 46.65°C 0.997
11.916V 5.011V 3.321V 4.976V 1542.218 57.49°C 114.37V
CL1 0.115A 11.975A 11.854A 0A 101.283 82.281% 1355 33.8 40.32°C 0.972
11.984V 5.027V 3.349V 5.106V 123.094 45.72°C 114.83V
CL2 0.115A 19.907A 0A 0A 101.352 80.833% 1358 33.8 40.59°C 0.972
11.979V 5.022V 3.36V 5.107V 125.385 47.65°C 114.83V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.727A 0A 67.376 75.956% 1343 32.4 40.37°C 0.964
11.989V 5.038V 3.346V 5.103V 88.706 49.38°C 114.85V
CL4 100.666A 0A 0A 0A 1199.885 87.619% 2343 47.8 45.96°C 0.996
11.919V 5.026V 3.33V 5.044V 1369.456 56.89°C 114.43V

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% 8.212A 1.985A 1.967A 0.983A 119.977 90.105% 0 <6.0 44.58°C 0.869
11.981V 5.038V 3.355V 5.088V 133.152 40.33°C 229.92V
20% 17.450A 2.978A 2.955A 1.182A 239.924 92.954% 1338 32.2 40.56°C 0.943
11.978V 5.036V 3.35V 5.077V 258.112 45.21°C 229.9V
30% 26.995A 3.477A 3.452A 1.382A 359.143 93.736% 1343 32.4 41.13°C 0.964
11.968V 5.034V 3.346V 5.065V 383.146 46.41°C 229.88V
40% 36.649A 3.976A 3.95A 1.583A 479.553 93.931% 1345 32.7 41.72°C 0.972
11.961V 5.031V 3.342V 5.053V 510.541 47.37°C 229.86V
50% 45.907A 4.972A 4.942A 1.785A 599.27 93.717% 1356 33.8 42.39°C 0.978
11.954V 5.028V 3.339V 5.042V 639.448 48.44°C 229.84V
60% 55.230A 5.971A 5.935A 1.988A 719.789 93.03% 1358 33.8 42.72°C 0.983
11.950V 5.025V 3.337V 5.031V 773.717 49.29°C 229.82V
70% 64.503A 6.97A 6.931A 2.191A 839.507 92.593% 1361 33.5 43.46°C 0.985
11.943V 5.022V 3.333V 5.021V 906.665 50.55°C 229.8V
80% 73.851A 7.972A 7.925A 2.294A 959.484 92.016% 1869 41.8 43.96°C 0.987
11.938V 5.018V 3.331V 5.011V 1042.738 52.01°C 229.78V
90% 83.554A 8.472A 8.415A 2.399A 1079.313 91.391% 2338 47.7 44.14°C 0.988
11.930V 5.016V 3.327V 5.002V 1180.997 53.17°C 229.76V
100% 93.071A 8.976A 8.934A 3.011A 1199.334 90.72% 2752 51.8 45.37°C 0.989
11.922V 5.013V 3.324V 4.981V 1322.016 55.42°C 229.74V
110% 102.529A 9.98A 10.025A 3.016A 1319.966 90.039% 2756 51.9 46.63°C 0.991
11.915V 5.01V 3.321V 4.974V 1465.992 57.57°C 229.72V
CL1 0.115A 11.974A 11.859A 0A 101.28 83.855% 1355 33.8 40.25°C 0.855
11.980V 5.027V 3.347V 5.103V 120.782 45.78°C 229.93V
CL2 0.115A 19.907A 0A 0A 101.35 82.096% 1359 33.8 41.23°C 0.858
11.977V 5.022V 3.36V 5.105V 123.453 48.26°C 229.93V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.725A 0A 67.376 76.439% 1345 32.7 40.58°C 0.786
11.988V 5.037V 3.346V 5.102V 88.146 49.59°C 229.93V
CL4 100.665A 0A 0A 0A 1199.914 91.588% 2362 48.6 45.38°C 0.989
11.920V 5.026V 3.332V 5.043V 1310.124 56.35°C 229.74V

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 1.232A 0.496A 0.492A 0.196A 19.993 50.487% 0 <6.0 39.72°C 0.888
12.049V 5.044V 3.354V 5.105V 39.6 36.65°C 114.87V
40W 2.724A 0.694A 0.689A 0.294A 39.996 77.554% 0 <6.0 40.26°C 0.933
11.997V 5.043V 3.354V 5.102V 51.574 37.04°C 114.86V
60W 4.214A 0.893A 0.885A 0.392A 59.997 83.54% 0 <6.0 41.89°C 0.951
11.989V 5.041V 3.356V 5.101V 71.816 38.15°C 114.85V
80W 5.700A 1.091A 1.082A 0.49A 79.932 86.496% 0 <6.0 42.99°C 0.965
11.984V 5.04V 3.355V 5.098V 92.409 39.01°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 1.232A 0.496A 0.492A 0.196A 19.993 50.749% 0 <6.0 39.71°C 0.551
12.045V 5.044V 3.353V 5.104V 39.395 36.64°C 229.95V
40W 2.724A 0.694A 0.689A 0.294A 39.996 78.313% 0 <6.0 40.49°C 0.632
11.995V 5.043V 3.354V 5.102V 51.068 37.16°C 229.94V
60W 4.216A 0.893A 0.885A 0.392A 59.998 84.77% 0 <6.0 41.51°C 0.728
11.986V 5.042V 3.355V 5.1V 70.775 38.04°C 229.94V
80W 5.700A 1.091A 1.082A 0.49A 79.938 87.385% 0 <6.0 42.78°C 0.796
11.983V 5.041V 3.355V 5.098V 91.48 39.02°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load5.21mV8.91mV8.74mV5.32mVPass
20% Load16.31mV9.12mV8.84mV5.47mVPass
30% Load15.69mV9.02mV8.79mV5.73mVPass
40% Load13.89mV9.43mV8.79mV6.35mVPass
50% Load14.25mV9.27mV9.88mV6.92mVPass
60% Load13.17mV9.68mV9.31mV7.23mVPass
70% Load12.34mV8.81mV8.27mV8.05mVPass
80% Load15.10mV9.27mV9.62mV9.03mVPass
90% Load16.91mV9.69mV9.77mV9.45mVPass
100% Load20.33mV12.32mV13.41mV13.38mVPass
110% Load24.93mV12.87mV14.68mV13.57mVPass
Crossload16.05mV10.67mV10.37mV6.93mVPass
Crossload26.19mV12.21mV6.83mV6.30mVPass
Crossload36.65mV9.84mV11.12mV6.35mVPass
Crossload418.16mV10.17mV11.22mV11.63mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load4.59mV7.52mV6.83mV6.25mVPass
20% Load16.67mV7.78mV7.03mV6.40mVPass
30% Load15.53mV8.14mV7.08mV6.61mVPass
40% Load14.76mV7.73mV7.76mV7.12mVPass
50% Load13.99mV8.24mV8.22mV7.79mVPass
60% Load13.01mV8.91mV8.79mV7.90mVPass
70% Load12.29mV9.17mV8.74mV8.98mVPass
80% Load14.69mV9.22mV9.98mV9.14mVPass
90% Load15.73mV9.94mV11.63mV11.61mVPass
100% Load20.99mV12.81mV15.73mV15.03mVPass
110% Load25.21mV13.30mV16.79mV14.79mVPass
Crossload16.47mV11.26mV11.05mV7.63mVPass
Crossload26.39mV12.36mV7.19mV6.25mVPass
Crossload36.50mV9.53mV11.07mV6.14mVPass
Crossload418.42mV11.38mV13.31mV11.91mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1200W

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