CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W (HKC)
Serial NumberPSTPD0750FNFAGKHPA000200
Lab IDTT75002256
  • Report: 23PS2256A
  • Receipt Date: Aug 17, 2023
  • Test Date: Oct 10, 2023
  • Report Date: Oct 12, 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-750AH2FKG
Serial NumberPSTPD0750FNFAGKHPA000200
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)750
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
[TT-1225 (BDH12025S)]
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202062.530.3
Watts100750153.6
Total Max. Power (W)750

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) (300W) 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 5D-15  (2.5 Ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x Diodes GBU1506 (800V, 15A @ 125°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x NCEPOWER NCE65TF130 (650V, 18A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.140Ohm )
APFC Boost Diode 1x CREE C3D06065I (650V, 13A @ 25°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 2x Rubycon  (420V, 390uF + 330uF: 720uF combined, 3000h @ 105°C, MXK)
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:
8x CapXon (3,000h @ 105°C, KF)
2x 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)89.774%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)28.44dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.986
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load67.292%
Standby Power Consumption0.0707W
12V Ripple (Full Load)36.63mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)19.22mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)16.56mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)12.25mV
12V Load Regulation1.07%
5V Load Regulation1.59%
3.3V Load Regulation3.11%
5VSB Load Regulation5.90%
Inrush Current66.400A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.830%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)27.88dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.938
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load66.577%
Standby Power Consumption0.1139W
12V Ripple (Full Load)37.01mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)19.39mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)17.44mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)12.63mV
12V Load Regulation0.91%
5V Load Regulation1.63%
3.3V Load Regulation3.05%
5VSB Load Regulation5.82%
Inrush Current164.200A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.46V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.909V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.177V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.955V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal23.60ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time19.80ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay3.80ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)87.0ms87.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)132.0ms131.0ms
OPP (25.02°C / 39.06°C)149.74%129.54%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)23.6
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)19.8
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3.8

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: 0.071 W 0.004 W N/A 0.101 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.895 W 10.871 W N/A 10.924 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.007 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.96 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: 0.114 W 0.066 W N/A 0.179 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 37.173 W 37.132 W N/A 37.217 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.002 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 0.231W 63.654% 0.035
5.128V 0.363W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.461W 71.862% 0.061
5.126V 0.642W 114.87V
3 0.55A 2.806W 81.449% 0.25
5.103V 3.445W 114.86V
4 1A 5.079W 81.909% 0.328
5.08V 6.201W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.58W 81.966% 0.378
5.053V 9.248W 114.87V
6 3A 14.922W 78.61% 0.445
4.974V 18.982W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231W 54.575% 0.012
5.129V 0.424W 229.95V
2 0.09A 0.462W 65.577% 0.02
5.126V 0.705W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.806W 79.264% 0.097
5.103V 3.54W 229.94V
4 1A 5.079W 80.401% 0.16
5.08V 6.319W 229.94V
5 1.5A 7.58W 80.808% 0.206
5.053V 9.38W 229.94V
6 3A 14.923W 79.796% 0.308
4.974V 18.702W 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% 4.460A 1.983A 1.979A 0.986A 75.004 87.1% 531 <6.0 40.21°C 0.963
11.976V 5.043V 3.336V 5.073V 86.112 44.43°C 114.84V
20% 9.950A 2.98A 2.977A 1.188A 149.946 90.511% 912 22.2 40.55°C 0.976
11.965V 5.035V 3.326V 5.05V 165.666 45.21°C 114.82V
30% 15.800A 3.482A 3.482A 1.392A 224.948 91.58% 968 24.2 41.32°C 0.983
11.956V 5.027V 3.317V 5.028V 245.631 46.51°C 114.78V
40% 21.665A 3.985A 3.99A 1.598A 300.015 91.845% 979 24.5 41.64°C 0.988
11.945V 5.02V 3.308V 5.006V 326.655 47.27°C 114.77V
50% 27.145A 4.99A 5.004A 1.806A 374.42 90.954% 991 24.9 42.36°C 0.991
11.932V 5.011V 3.298V 4.983V 411.659 48.41°C 114.74V
60% 32.687A 5.998A 6.026A 2A 449.289 90.661% 992 24.9 42.89°C 0.993
11.918V 5.003V 3.286V 4.96V 495.574 49.53°C 114.71V
70% 38.238A 7.01A 7.054A 2.23A 524.324 90.04% 1197 30.9 43.45°C 0.994
11.905V 4.994V 3.275V 4.934V 582.328 50.53°C 114.68V
80% 43.861A 8.002A 8.087A 2.339A 599.376 89.368% 1197 30.9 43.9°C 0.995
11.892V 4.985V 3.264V 4.916V 670.687 51.92°C 114.66V
90% 49.835A 8.538A 8.602A 2.45A 674.487 88.685% 1531 37.7 44.06°C 0.996
11.879V 4.978V 3.255V 4.898V 760.548 53.13°C 114.63V
100% 55.612A 9.056A 9.153A 3.095A 749.682 87.75% 1824 42.2 45.1°C 0.997
11.867V 4.969V 3.245V 4.846V 854.342 55.15°C 114.6V
110% 61.273A 10.082A 10.298A 3.102A 824.708 86.758% 2078 46.0 46.67°C 0.997
11.855V 4.959V 3.233V 4.835V 950.581 57.57°C 114.57V
CL1 0.116A 11.986A 12.004A 0A 101.283 84.773% 986 24.7 40.39°C 0.978
11.942V 5.023V 3.307V 5.112V 119.481 45.84°C 114.82V
CL2 0.116A 19.908A 0A 0A 101.362 83.336% 986 24.7 40.94°C 0.978
11.954V 5.022V 3.322V 5.12V 121.634 47.991°C 114.82V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.977A 0A 67.38 78.446% 988 24.7 40.21°C 0.963
11.954V 5.039V 3.304V 5.117V 85.891 49.22°C 114.84V
CL4 63.048A 0A 0A 0.001A 749.534 88.912% 1394 35.1 45.04°C 0.996
11.888V 4.992V 3.271V 5.064V 843.011 55.99°C 114.6V

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% 4.460A 1.983A 1.978A 0.986A 74.994 88.246% 896 21.4 40.17°C 0.75
11.972V 5.044V 3.336V 5.071V 84.982 44.42°C 229.93V
20% 9.948A 2.979A 2.976A 1.188A 149.909 91.879% 911 22.2 40.84°C 0.889
11.964V 5.035V 3.326V 5.05V 163.161 45.47°C 229.92V
30% 15.796A 3.481A 3.481A 1.392A 224.901 93.093% 991 24.9 41.34°C 0.933
11.956V 5.027V 3.318V 5.029V 241.586 46.39°C 229.9V
40% 21.662A 3.984A 3.989A 1.598A 299.98 93.509% 992 24.9 41.78°C 0.955
11.946V 5.02V 3.309V 5.007V 320.803 47.27°C 229.89V
50% 27.137A 4.989A 5.002A 1.806A 374.334 92.961% 992 24.9 42.08°C 0.966
11.933V 5.011V 3.299V 4.984V 402.68 48.08°C 229.88V
60% 32.679A 5.997A 6.023A 2A 449.184 92.706% 993 25.0 42.7°C 0.975
11.918V 5.003V 3.287V 4.961V 484.523 49.24°C 229.87V
70% 38.227A 7.008A 7.05A 2.228A 524.198 92.37% 1198 30.9 43.04°C 0.979
11.905V 4.995V 3.277V 4.936V 567.501 50.07°C 229.86V
80% 43.852A 8.001A 8.083A 2.338A 599.281 92.003% 1197 30.9 43.73°C 0.981
11.892V 4.986V 3.265V 4.918V 651.368 51.86°C 229.84V
90% 49.816A 8.538A 8.598A 2.449A 674.42 91.622% 1392 35.1 44.02°C 0.983
11.882V 4.977V 3.256V 4.9V 736.094 53.04°C 229.83V
100% 55.594A 9.056A 9.149A 3.094A 749.633 91.056% 1744 41.1 45.32°C 0.985
11.871V 4.969V 3.246V 4.847V 823.267 55.38°C 229.82V
110% 61.249A 10.082A 10.293A 3.102A 824.665 90.464% 2079 46.0 46.76°C 0.987
11.859V 4.959V 3.235V 4.835V 911.593 57.7°C 229.81V
CL1 0.116A 11.987A 12.005A 0A 101.279 85.859% 989 24.8 41.53°C 0.834
11.939V 5.022V 3.307V 5.113V 117.958 46.99°C 229.93V
CL2 0.115A 19.909A 0A 0A 101.358 84.535% 990 24.8 40.76°C 0.836
11.952V 5.022V 3.322V 5.121V 119.899 47.79°C 229.93V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.973A 0A 67.376 79.558% 990 24.8 40.02°C 0.749
11.953V 5.04V 3.304V 5.118V 84.688 49.09°C 229.93V
CL4 63.031A 0A 0A 0.001A 749.478 92.108% 1397 35.2 45.23°C 0.985
11.891V 4.992V 3.272V 5.065V 813.702 56.19°C 229.82V

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 1.238A 0.495A 0.493A 0.195A 19.999 73.132% 520 <6.0 36.56°C 0.786
11.994V 5.048V 3.346V 5.132V 27.346 39.65°C 114.87V
40W 2.726A 0.694A 0.691A 0.293A 39.999 82.523% 524 <6.0 37.42°C 0.911
11.988V 5.047V 3.343V 5.123V 48.469 40.74°C 114.86V
60W 4.216A 0.892A 0.889A 0.391A 60 86.565% 526 <6.0 38.23°C 0.95
11.983V 5.046V 3.34V 5.114V 69.313 42.01°C 114.85V
80W 5.704A 1.091A 1.088A 0.49A 79.947 88.303% 531 <6.0 39.03°C 0.968
11.978V 5.044V 3.338V 5.105V 90.538 42.99°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 1.240A 0.495A 0.493A 0.195A 19.992 69.748% 526 <6.0 36.62°C 0.43
11.974V 5.05V 3.345V 5.129V 28.661 39.68°C 229.94V
40W 2.728A 0.693A 0.691A 0.293A 39.996 83.695% 530 <6.0 37.23°C 0.574
11.979V 5.048V 3.342V 5.12V 47.788 40.49°C 229.94V
60W 4.218A 0.892A 0.889A 0.391A 59.997 87.622% 529 <6.0 38.25°C 0.684
11.977V 5.046V 3.34V 5.112V 68.471 41.73°C 229.93V
80W 5.704A 1.09A 1.087A 0.49A 79.933 89.525% 528 <6.0 39.23°C 0.763
11.974V 5.045V 3.338V 5.104V 89.284 42.99°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load8.57mV11.95mV7.08mV3.92mVPass
20% Load11.14mV12.21mV7.75mV4.28mVPass
30% Load12.27mV12.57mV8.38mV4.95mVPass
40% Load15.21mV13.45mV9.00mV5.57mVPass
50% Load17.06mV13.96mV9.82mV6.40mVPass
60% Load19.13mV15.35mV11.48mV6.76mVPass
70% Load23.25mV16.95mV12.46mV8.46mVPass
80% Load25.16mV16.38mV13.55mV9.24mVPass
90% Load26.81mV18.39mV14.22mV10.12mVPass
100% Load36.63mV19.22mV16.56mV12.25mVPass
110% Load39.95mV20.30mV17.66mV12.93mVPass
Crossload120.12mV16.80mV11.40mV8.23mVPass
Crossload216.71mV18.96mV11.69mV8.72mVPass
Crossload312.68mV14.53mV10.70mV7.12mVPass
Crossload432.56mV16.12mV15.24mV12.82mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load8.37mV12.21mV7.55mV3.92mVPass
20% Load10.47mV12.31mV7.39mV4.44mVPass
30% Load12.27mV13.09mV8.43mV5.21mVPass
40% Load15.26mV13.96mV9.05mV5.68mVPass
50% Load17.99mV14.63mV10.75mV6.35mVPass
60% Load19.23mV16.23mV11.74mV7.33mVPass
70% Load22.53mV17.21mV12.78mV8.46mVPass
80% Load24.64mV16.85mV13.71mV9.29mVPass
90% Load27.33mV18.19mV13.81mV9.60mVPass
100% Load37.01mV19.39mV17.44mV12.63mVPass
110% Load40.65mV20.35mV18.32mV12.59mVPass
Crossload120.12mV16.81mV12.29mV8.42mVPass
Crossload215.47mV19.53mV11.79mV8.93mVPass
Crossload311.65mV14.22mV10.76mV7.07mVPass
Crossload433.34mV16.41mV15.13mV13.25mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W (HKC)

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