CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W (CE-Link)
Serial NumberPSTPD0750FNFAGULODVH00427
Lab IDTT75002527
  • Report: 24PS2527A
  • Receipt Date: Jul 26, 2024
  • Test Date: Aug 5, 2024
  • Report Date: Aug 6, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)CE-Link
SeriesToughpower GF A3
Model NumberTTP-0750AH2FLG
Serial NumberPSTPD0750FNFAGULODVH00427
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-8
Rated Frequency (Hz)50/60
Rated Power (W)750
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (TT-1225 GQR1225D12M)
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 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm+150mm) 1 2 16-18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (610mm) (300W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (510mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 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) CE-Link
PCB Type Single-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF72-5D15 (5 Ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)

2x HS GBU15V08 (800V, 15A @ 40°C)
APFC MOSFETs

2x Lonten LSD55R140GT (550V, 15A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.14Ohm) & Champion CM03X (for no load consumption)
APFC Boost Diode

1x Global Power G4S0658AT (650V, 8A @ 153°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

1x Nichicon (400V, 820uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, GL(M))
Main Switchers

2x Lonten LSD65R099GF (650V, 26A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm)
Resonant Controller

Champion CU6901T6X
APFC Controller

Champion 6500UNX
Topology

Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 6x Lonten LSGN04R013WE (40V, 101A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.35mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x Vergiga Semiconductor VS3610GPMT (30V, 49A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 3.3mOhm) PWM Controller(s): 2x Anpec APW7164
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 1x Nichicon (9-10,000h @ 105°C, HW(M)) 9x Teapo (3,000h @ 105°C, SC) 6x Teapo (2-6,000h @ 105°C, SY) Polymer: 18x Teapo
Supervisor IC GRENERGY GR8329E (OVP, UVP, OCP, )
Fan Model TT-1225 GQR1225D12M (120mm, 12V, 0.20A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB
Rectifier

1x Jiangsu SP1060L SBR (60V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller Esthome EST.2915HP

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 v3.1 PSU Power Excursion✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)22.3
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)19.9
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.4

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.08 V 115.05 V 113.85 V 115.13 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: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.063 W -0.007 W N/A 0.104 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 8.337 W 7.827 W N/A 8.864 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.011 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.06 V 230.94 V 227.70 V 231.11 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 1.416 1.340 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.17 % 0.14 % N/A 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.125 W 0.087 W N/A 0.185 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 26.687 W 26.087 W N/A 27.358 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 0.228W 62.188% 0.045
5.058V 0.367W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.455W 70.565% 0.077
5.057V 0.645W 114.88V
3 0.55A 2.775W 79.545% 0.299
5.045V 3.489W 114.87V
4 1A 5.034W 80.161% 0.372
5.034V 6.28W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.534W 80.213% 0.422
5.022V 9.392W 114.87V
6 3A 14.952W 79.029% 0.48
4.984V 18.919W 114.86V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.228W 54.16% 0.015
5.058V 0.421W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.455W 64.494% 0.025
5.058V 0.706W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.775W 76.449% 0.123
5.045V 3.63W 229.94V
4 1A 5.034W 78.915% 0.196
5.034V 6.379W 229.94V
5 1.5A 7.533W 79.592% 0.236
5.022V 9.465W 229.94V
6 3A 14.955W 80.149% 0.341
4.985V 18.66W 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% 4.404A 1.964A 1.971A 0.989A 74.997 86.326% 0 <6.0 47.16°C 0.96
12.124V 5.093V 3.349V 5.055V 86.875 40.59°C 114.84V
20% 9.827A 2.951A 2.963A 1.191A 149.924 89.223% 967 24.3 40.85°C 0.974
12.112V 5.083V 3.341V 5.039V 168.036 50.2°C 114.82V
30% 15.605A 3.448A 3.463A 1.393A 224.934 90.915% 873 20.8 41.26°C 0.985
12.103V 5.076V 3.336V 5.025V 247.414 49.78°C 114.8V
40% 21.395A 3.946A 3.965A 1.597A 300.035 91.356% 1052 27.3 41.65°C 0.99
12.098V 5.069V 3.33V 5.011V 328.424 50.31°C 114.78V
50% 26.809A 4.942A 4.966A 1.801A 374.482 91.036% 1305 33.4 42.31°C 0.993
12.084V 5.06V 3.323V 4.997V 411.352 51.72°C 114.75V
60% 32.278A 5.942A 5.972A 2A 449.462 90.627% 1430 35.6 42.81°C 0.995
12.073V 5.05V 3.316V 4.982V 495.946 52.71°C 114.72V
70% 37.752A 6.943A 6.978A 2.214A 524.414 90.056% 1550 37.6 43.09°C 0.996
12.060V 5.043V 3.311V 4.969V 582.323 53.61°C 114.69V
80% 43.305A 7.946A 7.987A 2.32A 599.603 89.377% 1684 39.9 43.71°C 0.996
12.047V 5.034V 3.305V 4.959V 670.877 54.75°C 114.66V
90% 49.203A 8.454A 8.485A 2.425A 674.63 88.681% 1761 40.9 44.61°C 0.997
12.034V 5.027V 3.3V 4.949V 760.734 56.91°C 114.64V
100% 54.906A 8.965A 9.015A 3.049A 749.767 87.953% 1792 41.5 45.74°C 0.997
12.022V 5.02V 3.294V 4.92V 852.455 59.38°C 114.61V
110% 60.500A 9.982A 10.126A 3.054A 824.787 87.053% 1799 41.7 46.35°C 0.997
12.008V 5.009V 3.288V 4.912V 947.456 62.25°C 114.58V
CL1 0.116A 11.928A 11.904A 0A 101.303 82.692% 1114 28.7 40.19°C 0.975
12.112V 5.047V 3.335V 5.098V 122.509 49.07°C 114.84V
CL2 0.115A 19.877A 0A 0A 101.376 81.468% 986 24.9 41.79°C 0.974
12.117V 5.03V 3.352V 5.118V 124.435 49.43°C 114.83V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.82A 0A 67.383 76.947% 747 16.3 41.31°C 0.96
12.118V 5.092V 3.33V 5.09V 87.571 48.87°C 114.85V
CL4 62.293A 0A 0A 0A 749.476 88.839% 1779 41.3 45.64°C 0.997
12.032V 5.063V 3.313V 5.055V 843.631 57.12°C 114.61V

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% 4.404A 1.963A 1.971A 0.989A 74.998 88.076% 0 <6.0 50.73°C 0.786
12.125V 5.093V 3.348V 5.055V 85.151 40.43°C 229.93V
20% 9.826A 2.951A 2.963A 1.191A 149.923 91.045% 0 <6.0 49.6°C 0.904
12.113V 5.083V 3.341V 5.039V 164.669 40.56°C 229.92V
30% 15.603A 3.448A 3.464A 1.393A 224.924 92.633% 717 14.9 41.2°C 0.94
12.105V 5.075V 3.335V 5.024V 242.814 45.21°C 229.91V
40% 21.392A 3.946A 3.965A 1.596A 300.018 93.169% 812 18.8 41.63°C 0.958
12.099V 5.069V 3.329V 5.011V 322.018 45.81°C 229.9V
50% 26.798A 4.942A 4.966A 1.801A 374.401 93.052% 1100 28.1 42.32°C 0.966
12.086V 5.059V 3.323V 4.996V 402.354 46.45°C 229.88V
60% 32.261A 5.941A 5.971A 2A 449.295 92.817% 1319 33.5 42.92°C 0.973
12.074V 5.05V 3.317V 4.982V 484.066 47.67°C 229.87V
70% 37.736A 6.942A 6.978A 2.213A 524.241 92.483% 1506 37.1 43.36°C 0.977
12.061V 5.043V 3.311V 4.969V 566.852 48.86°C 229.86V
80% 43.289A 7.944A 7.986A 2.318A 599.433 92.071% 1647 39.1 43.83°C 0.979
12.048V 5.034V 3.305V 4.96V 651.06 49.37°C 229.84V
90% 49.187A 8.452A 8.482A 2.423A 674.488 91.675% 1747 40.7 44.57°C 0.981
12.035V 5.028V 3.301V 4.951V 735.743 50.36°C 229.83V
100% 54.896A 8.962A 9.011A 3.046A 749.698 91.176% 1791 41.5 45.16°C 0.983
12.023V 5.021V 3.296V 4.924V 822.26 52.09°C 229.82V
110% 60.489A 9.977A 10.12A 3.051A 824.718 90.649% 1801 41.7 46.3°C 0.985
12.010V 5.011V 3.29V 4.916V 909.798 53.88°C 229.81V
CL1 0.114A 11.924A 11.9A 0A 101.287 84.34% 928 23.1 40.07°C 0.862
12.113V 5.048V 3.336V 5.098V 120.094 45.42°C 229.93V
CL2 0.114A 19.871A 0A 0A 101.365 82.998% 848 20.5 40.96°C 0.864
12.118V 5.031V 3.352V 5.118V 122.133 45.7°C 229.93V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.81A 0A 67.376 78.648% 479 <6.0 40.23°C 0.788
12.118V 5.093V 3.331V 5.091V 85.669 45.67°C 229.93V
CL4 62.299A 0A 0A 0A 749.509 91.813% 1781 41.3 45.7°C 0.983
12.031V 5.065V 3.313V 5.057V 816.34 50.6°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 1.224A 0.49A 0.492A 0.196A 19.996 72.381% 0 <6.0 41.31°C 0.82
12.135V 5.101V 3.353V 5.093V 27.626 36.05°C 114.86V
40W 2.694A 0.687A 0.689A 0.295A 39.995 81.113% 0 <6.0 43.69°C 0.915
12.130V 5.098V 3.352V 5.087V 49.306 37.61°C 114.85V
60W 4.166A 0.883A 0.886A 0.394A 59.995 85.456% 0 <6.0 45.26°C 0.951
12.127V 5.096V 3.351V 5.081V 70.207 38.34°C 114.85V
80W 5.634A 1.08A 1.084A 0.493A 79.933 87.048% 0 <6.0 47.1°C 0.962
12.123V 5.095V 3.349V 5.075V 91.827 39.55°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 1.223A 0.49A 0.492A 0.196A 19.991 73.115% 0 <6.0 44.61°C 0.482
12.137V 5.101V 3.353V 5.093V 27.342 36.67°C 229.94V
40W 2.694A 0.687A 0.689A 0.295A 39.991 82.357% 0 <6.0 43.39°C 0.641
12.132V 5.098V 3.352V 5.087V 48.558 37.23°C 229.94V
60W 4.165A 0.883A 0.886A 0.394A 59.992 86.642% 0 <6.0 43.91°C 0.738
12.129V 5.096V 3.35V 5.081V 69.24 38.16°C 229.93V
80W 5.633A 1.08A 1.084A 0.493A 79.927 88.639% 0 <6.0 47.6°C 0.8
12.125V 5.094V 3.349V 5.074V 90.171 39.38°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load11.80mV25.40mV15.05mV22.20mVPass
20% Load12.68mV20.86mV14.27mV15.33mVPass
30% Load26.64mV18.44mV14.79mV13.89mVPass
40% Load17.06mV26.53mV15.00mV24.11mVPass
50% Load15.52mV20.71mV16.14mV14.76mVPass
60% Load16.34mV21.38mV15.10mV15.69mVPass
70% Load16.70mV21.95mV16.60mV15.59mVPass
80% Load18.41mV26.02mV16.75mV18.58mVPass
90% Load18.71mV32.61mV18.62mV24.16mVPass
100% Load28.26mV36.34mV24.59mV21.47mVPass
110% Load28.37mV28.49mV26.48mV19.63mVPass
Crossload111.82mV27.92mV23.23mV18.05mVPass
Crossload211.50mV23.91mV16.86mV11.87mVPass
Crossload311.44mV16.28mV23.89mV12.85mVPass
Crossload427.32mV22.08mV16.75mV16.85mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load11.80mV29.11mV14.58mV24.67mVPass
20% Load13.04mV28.59mV14.17mV23.18mVPass
30% Load27.75mV22.25mV15.05mV16.31mVPass
40% Load16.45mV24.73mV14.43mV22.04mVPass
50% Load16.39mV22.26mV16.24mV15.95mVPass
60% Load16.24mV24.63mV18.15mV16.67mVPass
70% Load16.86mV23.91mV15.98mV17.19mVPass
80% Load17.07mV28.85mV18.87mV19.98mVPass
90% Load17.74mV28.85mV18.87mV21.16mVPass
100% Load26.67mV29.97mV20.72mV19.38mVPass
110% Load28.08mV31.98mV24.76mV18.81mVPass
Crossload113.06mV23.49mV21.45mV15.03mVPass
Crossload212.06mV26.43mV16.70mV11.82mVPass
Crossload313.82mV34.88mV27.87mV29.63mVPass
Crossload426.72mV24.92mV15.88mV16.90mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W (CE-Link)

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