CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W (HKC)
Serial NumberPSTPD0850FNFAGCHPA000154
Lab IDTT85002252
  • Report: 23PS2252A
  • Receipt Date: Aug 17, 2023
  • Test Date: Oct 5, 2023
  • Report Date: Oct 10, 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-850AH2FKG
Serial NumberPSTPD0850FNFAGCHPA000154
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
[TT-1225 (BDH12025S)]
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202070.830.3
Watts100849.6153.6
Total Max. Power (W)850

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 18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 2 4 18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (450W) 1 1 18-26AWG No
SATA (500mm+145mm+145mm+145mm) 2 8 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (150mm) 1 1 22AWG No
AC Power Cord (1380mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) HKC
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 6x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor 2.5D-15  (2.5 Ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x Diodes GBU1506 (800V, 15A @ 125°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x Lonten LSB65R099GT (650V, 26A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm )
APFC Boost Diode 1x Global Power Tech. G3S06008J (600V, 8A @ 150°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Rubycon  (420V, 390uF , 3000h @ 105°C, MXK)
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 470uF , 2000h @ 105°C, KMZ)
Main Switchers 2x NCEPOWER NCE65TF130 (650V, 18A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.140Ohm )
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901X
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 6x Advanced Power Electronics AP4NA1R4CMT-A (45V, 39A @ 70°C, Rds(on): 1.4 mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters:
2x Advanced Power Electronics AP4024GEMT-HF (30V, 20.9A @ 70°C, Rds(on): 4.5mOhm)
2x Wayon WMB040N03LG2 (30V, 38A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 4.0mOhm)

PWM Controller(s): 2x ANPEC APW7164
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic:
7x CapXon (3,000h @ 105°C, KF)
3x Teapo (3,000h @ 105°C, SC)

Polymer:21x CapXon
Supervisor IC IN1S3151 - SAG
Fan Model TT-1225 (BDH12025S) (120mm, 12V, 0.3A, Sleeve 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

Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.751%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)28.46dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.984
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load69.585%
Standby Power Consumption0.0596W
12V Ripple (Full Load)39.01mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)17.92mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)19.13mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)11.98mV
12V Load Regulation0.12%
5V Load Regulation1.62%
3.3V Load Regulation2.72%
5VSB Load Regulation4.60%
Inrush Current67.740A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.867%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)28.31dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.943
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load68.343%
Standby Power Consumption0.1158W
12V Ripple (Full Load)39.79mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)17.94mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)19.06mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)13.85mV
12V Load Regulation0.17%
5V Load Regulation1.64%
3.3V Load Regulation2.81%
5VSB Load Regulation4.75%
Inrush Current168.100A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.59V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.913V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.177V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.878V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal24.50ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time20.60ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay3.90ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)91.0ms91.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)132.0ms131.0ms
OPP (26.84°C / 40.05°C)138.46%123.45%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)24.5
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)20.6
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3.9

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.88 V 114.84 V 113.85 V 114.92 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.11 % N/A 0.17 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.060 W -0.002 W N/A 0.099 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.962 W 10.935 W N/A 10.993 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.006 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.97 V 229.90 V 227.70 V 229.99 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 50.00 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.00 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.11 % N/A 0.16 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.116 W 0.069 W N/A 0.184 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 37.466 W 37.415 W N/A 37.535 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs

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 0.23W 64.442% 0.034
5.107V 0.357W 114.86V
2 0.09A 0.459W 72.512% 0.06
5.105V 0.633W 114.86V
3 0.55A 2.797W 81.762% 0.249
5.085V 3.422W 114.87V
4 1A 5.067W 82.328% 0.326
5.067V 6.154W 114.86V
5 1.5A 7.569W 82.5% 0.376
5.046V 9.176W 114.87V
6 3A 14.946W 79.068% 0.445
4.982V 18.903W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.23W 54.977% 0.012
5.107V 0.419W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.459W 65.607% 0.02
5.105V 0.701W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.797W 79.502% 0.096
5.086V 3.519W 229.94V
4 1A 5.067W 80.612% 0.16
5.067V 6.286W 229.93V
5 1.5A 7.569W 81.211% 0.204
5.046V 9.32W 229.94V
6 3A 14.946W 80.139% 0.307
4.982V 18.652W 229.94V

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% 5.203A 1.975A 1.967A 0.99A 85.002 87.719% 0 <6.0 44.23°C 0.974
12.185V 5.065V 3.355V 5.05V 96.906 39.97°C 114.84V
20% 11.415A 2.968A 2.959A 1.192A 169.931 90.784% 1040 26.4 40.7°C 0.971
12.180V 5.055V 3.346V 5.032V 187.181 45.39°C 114.81V
30% 17.980A 3.468A 3.461A 1.396A 254.924 91.745% 1041 26.5 41.46°C 0.979
12.173V 5.047V 3.337V 5.015V 277.859 46.56°C 114.78V
40% 24.550A 3.969A 3.965A 1.601A 340.001 91.858% 1043 26.5 41.81°C 0.984
12.171V 5.04V 3.329V 4.998V 370.142 47.39°C 114.75V
50% 30.751A 4.969A 4.969A 1.808A 424.777 91.517% 1044 26.5 42.13°C 0.988
12.171V 5.032V 3.32V 4.979V 464.169 48.21°C 114.72V
60% 36.918A 5.973A 5.98A 2A 509.23 90.802% 1046 26.6 42.69°C 0.991
12.176V 5.023V 3.311V 4.96V 560.811 49.24°C 114.69V
70% 43.153A 6.979A 6.997A 2.227A 594.61 90.162% 1251 32.1 43.39°C 0.993
12.178V 5.015V 3.302V 4.94V 659.498 50.44°C 114.66V
80% 49.401A 7.99A 8.019A 2.335A 679.451 89.463% 1253 32.2 43.91°C 0.994
12.177V 5.007V 3.292V 4.924V 759.476 51.98°C 114.63V
90% 56.039A 8.502A 8.528A 2.445A 764.923 88.632% 1576 38.5 44.39°C 0.995
12.178V 4.998V 3.283V 4.908V 863.036 53.43°C 114.59V
100% 62.437A 9.018A 9.072A 3.081A 849.773 87.681% 2160 46.7 45.09°C 0.995
12.173V 4.99V 3.274V 4.869V 969.167 55.17°C 114.56V
110% 68.706A 10.036A 10.202A 3.087A 934.336 86.772% 2165 46.7 46.64°C 0.996
12.168V 4.982V 3.264V 4.859V 1076.767 57.57°C 114.53V
CL1 0.113A 11.933A 11.907A 0A 101.277 84.931% 1039 26.4 40.36°C 0.972
12.185V 5.044V 3.334V 5.078V 119.242 45.88°C 114.84V
CL2 0.113A 19.812A 0A 0A 101.363 83.544% 1038 26.3 40.35°C 0.971
12.186V 5.046V 3.349V 5.084V 121.33 47.43°C 114.84V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.809A 0A 67.376 78.908% 1038 26.3 40.35°C 0.97
12.183V 5.059V 3.332V 5.081V 85.385 49.44°C 114.85V
CL4 69.814A 0A 0A 0.001A 849.498 88.789% 1448 36.1 45.06°C 0.995
12.168V 5.011V 3.296V 5.025V 956.765 56.03°C 114.57V

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% 5.206A 1.975A 1.967A 0.99A 85.001 88.796% 0 <6.0 44.77°C 0.815
12.180V 5.065V 3.355V 5.049V 95.728 40.49°C 229.93V
20% 11.418A 2.968A 2.959A 1.193A 169.94 92.244% 983 24.6 40.71°C 0.907
12.177V 5.055V 3.345V 5.03V 184.232 45.39°C 229.91V
30% 17.986A 3.468A 3.462A 1.397A 254.947 93.258% 986 24.7 41.33°C 0.941
12.170V 5.046V 3.336V 5.012V 273.377 46.39°C 229.9V
40% 24.561A 3.97A 3.967A 1.602A 340.036 93.543% 1040 26.4 41.82°C 0.954
12.167V 5.038V 3.327V 4.994V 363.51 47.41°C 229.88V
50% 30.773A 4.971A 4.974A 1.809A 424.88 93.318% 1042 26.4 42.17°C 0.963
12.165V 5.03V 3.318V 4.975V 455.308 48.13°C 229.87V
60% 36.942A 5.976A 5.985A 2A 509.313 92.839% 1044 26.5 42.8°C 0.973
12.170V 5.021V 3.308V 4.956V 548.596 49.36°C 229.85V
70% 43.176A 6.983A 7.002A 2.228A 594.634 92.493% 1225 31.6 43.37°C 0.976
12.172V 5.013V 3.3V 4.936V 642.901 50.45°C 229.84V
80% 49.426A 7.994A 8.025A 2.337A 679.448 92.09% 1248 32.1 43.59°C 0.979
12.171V 5.004V 3.289V 4.92V 737.809 51.63°C 229.83V
90% 56.076A 8.507A 8.536A 2.447A 764.901 91.646% 1445 36.1 44.04°C 0.981
12.169V 4.995V 3.28V 4.904V 834.626 53.11°C 229.81V
100% 62.469A 9.024A 9.082A 3.084A 849.742 91.072% 1824 42.2 45.04°C 0.983
12.167V 4.987V 3.27V 4.864V 933.043 55.14°C 229.8V
110% 68.733A 10.045A 10.214A 3.091A 934.293 90.47% 2112 46.2 46.68°C 0.985
12.164V 4.977V 3.26V 4.853V 1032.716 57.59°C 229.78V
CL1 0.113A 11.936A 11.91A 0A 101.279 86.003% 1040 26.4 40.28°C 0.853
12.194V 5.043V 3.333V 5.076V 117.761 45.81°C 229.93V
CL2 0.113A 19.816A 0A 0A 101.362 84.667% 1039 26.4 39.98°C 0.856
12.189V 5.046V 3.349V 5.083V 119.717 47.01°C 229.93V
CL3 0.113A 0A 19.817A 0A 67.375 79.698% 1038 26.3 40.82°C 0.789
12.183V 5.058V 3.33V 5.08V 84.538 49.86°C 229.93V
CL4 69.844A 0A 0A 0.001A 849.465 92.002% 1445 36.1 45.33°C 0.983
12.162V 5.009V 3.293V 5.023V 923.316 56.31°C 229.8V

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 1.219A 0.493A 0.491A 0.196A 19.996 71.25% 0 <6.0 39.75°C 0.87
12.179V 5.071V 3.363V 5.093V 28.069 36.64°C 114.86V
40W 2.684A 0.69A 0.687A 0.295A 39.998 81.933% 0 <6.0 41.01°C 0.927
12.180V 5.069V 3.361V 5.087V 48.819 37.53°C 114.86V
60W 4.148A 0.888A 0.884A 0.394A 60 85.564% 0 <6.0 41.91°C 0.953
12.182V 5.067V 3.359V 5.08V 70.124 38.13°C 114.85V
80W 5.608A 1.086A 1.081A 0.493A 79.949 87.938% 0 <6.0 42.99°C 0.973
12.184V 5.066V 3.358V 5.073V 90.915 39.01°C 114.84V

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 0.493A 0.491A 0.196A 19.994 71.368% 0 <6.0 39.68°C 0.482
12.159V 5.069V 3.362V 5.095V 28.01 36.62°C 229.95V
40W 2.688A 0.691A 0.687A 0.295A 39.994 82.326% 0 <6.0 40.99°C 0.644
12.163V 5.068V 3.36V 5.088V 48.581 37.7°C 229.95V
60W 4.152A 0.888A 0.884A 0.394A 59.995 86.738% 0 <6.0 42.1°C 0.741
12.167V 5.067V 3.359V 5.081V 69.172 38.58°C 229.94V
80W 5.612A 1.086A 1.081A 0.493A 79.936 88.973% 0 <6.0 42.87°C 0.802
12.171V 5.065V 3.357V 5.074V 89.841 39.06°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load8.25mV10.77mV8.07mV4.39mVPass
20% Load11.19mV11.03mV8.94mV4.75mVPass
30% Load13.30mV12.41mV9.31mV5.63mVPass
40% Load18.20mV12.05mV10.76mV6.24mVPass
50% Load22.84mV12.83mV11.48mV6.87mVPass
60% Load21.55mV14.73mV13.14mV7.64mVPass
70% Load25.06mV14.17mV13.91mV8.36mVPass
80% Load26.96mV14.99mV15.10mV9.03mVPass
90% Load29.80mV15.97mV15.93mV9.70mVPass
100% Load39.01mV17.92mV19.13mV11.98mVPass
110% Load42.19mV20.11mV20.54mV12.89mVPass
Crossload117.10mV15.48mV13.16mV8.39mVPass
Crossload215.93mV17.88mV12.00mV8.51mVPass
Crossload311.60mV12.78mV12.00mV11.66mVPass
Crossload435.74mV15.74mV17.61mV13.55mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load7.68mV10.35mV7.81mV3.97mVPass
20% Load11.70mV12.88mV9.57mV5.63mVPass
30% Load14.44mV12.00mV11.53mV6.25mVPass
40% Load18.61mV12.47mV11.07mV6.81mVPass
50% Load21.91mV13.03mV11.94mV7.59mVPass
60% Load22.12mV14.89mV13.50mV8.05mVPass
70% Load24.49mV14.79mV14.27mV9.91mVPass
80% Load27.74mV15.35mV15.72mV9.81mVPass
90% Load30.31mV17.83mV16.60mV10.63mVPass
100% Load39.79mV17.94mV19.06mV13.85mVPass
110% Load43.85mV19.54mV19.94mV13.99mVPass
Crossload117.78mV15.27mV12.67mV9.18mVPass
Crossload216.19mV18.45mV11.94mV8.83mVPass
Crossload312.22mV12.57mV11.33mV8.52mVPass
Crossload436.12mV14.85mV17.07mV13.74mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W (HKC)

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