CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
be quiet! System Power U9 700W
Serial Number609L8100000124
Lab ID438
  • Report: 20PS438A
  • Receipt Date: Jul 10, 2018
  • Test Date: Jul 23, 2018
  • Report Date: Jul 26, 2018
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

Brandbe quiet!
Manufacturer (OEM)CWT
SeriesSystem Power U9
Model NumberSU9-700
Serial Number609L8100000124
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10-5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)700
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
(D12SM-12)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFixed cables

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V1 12V2 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 24 18 33 25 3 0.3
56
Watts 130 672 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 700

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 6314A x2
63123A x6
63102A
63101A		 Chroma 63601-5 x4
Chroma 63600-2 x2
63640-80-80 x20
63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Chroma 61604, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2, N4L PPA5530
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444 & 3424, Keysight DSOX3024A, Rigol DS2072A
Voltmeter Keithley 2015 THD 6.5 Digit
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2250-L G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A, Bruel & Kjaer Type 4189
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Cables and Connectors

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (550mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (610mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 2 4 18AWG No
SATA (540mm+120mm+120mm) / 4 pin Molex (+120mm) 1 3 / 1 18AWG No
SATA (330mm+120mm+120mm) / 4 pin Molex (+120mm) 1 3 / 1 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM & 1x DM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x CAP004DG Discharge IC
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x
APFC MOSFETS 2x Champion GP28S50G (500 V, 28 A @ 150 °C, 0.125 Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x CREE C3D06060A (600V, 6A @ 154°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Elite (400V, 390uF, 2000h @ 85°C, GM)
Main Switchers 2x Champion GP28S50G (500 V, 28 A @ 150 °C, 0.125 Ohm)
Combo APFC/PWM Controller Champion CM6800TX & CM03X Green PFC controller
Topology Primary side: Double-Forward topology
Secondary side: Semi-synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V Rectifiers 2x Sync Power SPN125T06 FETs (60V, 88A @ 70°C, 4.3mOhm)
2x PFC PFR40V60CT SBRs (60V, 20 x 2A)
+12V Driver IC 1x Sync Power SP6019
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 2x UBIQ QM3006D (30V, 57A @ 100°C, 5.5mOhm), 2x UBIQ QM3016D (30V, 68A @ 100°C, 4mOhm)
PWM Controller: APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: Elite (1-5,000 @ 105°C, EV), 2x Rubycon (3-6,000h @ 105°C, YXG)
Supervisor IC Sytronix ST9S429-PG14 (OCP [2x 12V channels, OVP, UVP, PG) & Weltrend WD7518D (OCP [2x 12V channels], SCP)
Fan Model Yate Loon D12SM-12 (120mm, 12V, 0.30A, 70.5 CFM, 33 dBA, 1650 RPM, Sleeve Bearing)
5VSB Circuit
Standby PWM Controller TinySwitch-LT TNY289PG (25W @ 85-265VAC)

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)12.7
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)10.3
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.4

Vampire Power

Graphs

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing.

INFO

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing.

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 0.230 72.555% 0.229
5.070V 0.317 115.37V
2 0.090A 0.459 76.628% 0.047
5.095V 0.599 115.38V
3 0.550A 2.798 80.195% 0.225
5.087V 3.489 115.38V
4 1.000A 5.080 81.021% 0.319
5.079V 6.270 115.37V
5 1.500A 7.606 79.552% 0.380
5.070V 9.561 115.37V
6 3.000A 15.133 78.748% 0.455
5.044V 19.217 115.36V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.230 64.789% 0.010
5.095V 0.355 230.85V
2 0.090A 0.459 71.831% 0.017
5.094V 0.639 230.85V
3 0.550A 2.798 78.485% 0.091
5.086V 3.565 230.84V
4 1.000A 5.079 80.339% 0.151
5.078V 6.322 230.85V
5 1.500A 7.605 80.391% 0.207
5.070V 9.460 230.84V
6 3.000A 15.131 79.910% 0.313
5.043V 18.935 230.83V

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
1 3.966A 1.987A 1.989A 0.987A 69.715 83.190% 615 9.7 36.45°C 0.967
12.131V 5.036V 3.316V 5.067V 83.802 38.08°C 115.28V
2 8.987A 2.981A 2.986A 1.187A 139.809 87.650% 633 10.0 36.76°C 0.972
12.118V 5.034V 3.314V 5.057V 159.509 38.61°C 115.19V
3 14.348A 3.480A 3.473A 1.387A 209.717 88.699% 624 9.9 37.14°C 0.981
12.107V 5.031V 3.311V 5.046V 236.438 39.38°C 115.13V
4 19.720A 3.978A 3.990A 1.589A 279.718 88.749% 630 10.0 37.55°C 0.986
12.095V 5.028V 3.309V 5.035V 315.178 40.01°C 115.09V
5 24.773A 4.977A 4.990A 1.792A 349.821 88.281% 618 9.7 37.89°C 0.989
12.082V 5.026V 3.306V 5.023V 396.258 40.65°C 114.98V
6 29.836A 5.975A 5.990A 1.996A 419.932 87.436% 640 10.2 38.03°C 0.991
12.070V 5.024V 3.304V 5.011V 480.275 41.36°C 114.87V
7 34.912A 6.974A 6.992A 2.202A 490.051 86.128% 640 10.2 38.64°C 0.993
12.057V 5.021V 3.303V 4.998V 568.982 42.54°C 114.87V
8 39.999A 7.974A 7.999A 2.408A 560.172 84.912% 1080 24.2 39.11°C 0.994
12.044V 5.019V 3.300V 4.986V 659.712 43.26°C 114.75V
9 45.501A 8.474A 8.490A 2.411A 629.894 83.780% 1380 31.8 39.67°C 0.994
12.030V 5.017V 3.298V 4.979V 751.842 44.06°C 114.62V
10 50.786A 8.975A 9.012A 3.025A 699.911 82.490% 1800 39.1 40.32°C 0.995
12.015V 5.015V 3.296V 4.960V 848.480 45.14°C 114.59V
11 56.679A 8.981A 9.017A 3.030A 769.923 81.028% 1800 39.1 40.35°C 0.995
12.001V 5.013V 3.293V 4.952V 950.194 45.38°C 114.46V
CL1 0.138A 16.004A 16.002A 0.000A 134.932 79.268% 638 10.2 38.45°C 0.975
12.121V 5.019V 3.308V 5.054V 170.223 42.57°C 115.15V
CL2 56.006A 1.003A 0.998A 1.000A 686.692 83.417% 1630 36.2 40.37°C 0.995
12.023V 5.017V 3.299V 5.008V 823.203 45.25°C 114.63V

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
1 3.965A 1.987A 1.991A 0.987A 69.706 84.267% 626 9.9 36.70°C 0.829
12.130V 5.036V 3.316V 5.067V 82.720 38.56°C 230.89V
2 8.988A 2.981A 2.988A 1.187A 139.815 89.205% 640 10.2 36.97°C 0.917
12.117V 5.034V 3.313V 5.056V 156.734 39.34°C 230.67V
3 14.350A 3.481A 3.473A 1.387A 209.718 90.279% 633 10.0 37.04°C 0.948
12.105V 5.031V 3.311V 5.046V 232.300 39.98°C 230.78V
4 19.724A 3.977A 3.989A 1.589A 279.723 90.506% 618 9.7 37.45°C 0.959
12.093V 5.029V 3.309V 5.035V 309.064 40.74°C 230.73V
5 24.778A 4.977A 4.991A 1.792A 349.834 90.265% 626 9.9 37.86°C 0.969
12.080V 5.026V 3.306V 5.023V 387.562 41.35°C 230.73V
6 29.844A 5.974A 5.991A 1.997A 419.941 89.745% 644 10.4 38.18°C 0.975
12.067V 5.024V 3.304V 5.011V 467.925 41.81°C 230.72V
7 34.920A 6.970A 6.995A 2.202A 490.067 88.998% 640 10.2 38.77°C 0.978
12.055V 5.022V 3.302V 4.998V 550.647 42.59°C 230.50V
8 40.006A 7.976A 8.000A 2.408A 560.188 88.073% 1035 22.8 39.26°C 0.981
12.042V 5.019V 3.300V 4.985V 636.051 43.49°C 230.61V
9 45.506A 8.474A 8.491A 2.412A 629.917 87.407% 1420 32.7 39.55°C 0.983
12.029V 5.017V 3.298V 4.978V 720.667 44.44°C 230.38V
10 50.795A 8.977A 9.014A 3.026A 699.936 86.326% 1804 39.1 40.12°C 0.985
12.013V 5.015V 3.296V 4.959V 810.807 45.37°C 230.58V
11 56.691A 8.980A 9.017A 3.031A 769.952 85.339% 1800 39.1 40.44°C 0.987
11.999V 5.013V 3.293V 4.951V 902.232 46.25°C 230.34V
CL1 0.142A 16.006A 15.999A 0.000A 134.996 80.845% 640 10.2 38.85°C 0.919
12.118V 5.020V 3.308V 5.054V 166.982 42.89°C 230.92V
CL2 56.008A 1.003A 1.000A 1.000A 686.611 87.296% 1595 35.6 40.04°C 0.985
12.021V 5.018V 3.299V 5.007V 786.535 45.25°C 230.51V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.197A0.497A 0.481A 0.197A 19.630 68.916% 612 9.6 0.875
12.137V 5.039V 3.318V 5.089V 28.484 115.34V
2 2.449A0.994A0.993A 0.394A 40.020 77.091% 622 9.8 0.939
12.134V 5.038V 3.317V 5.083V 51.913 115.31V
3 3.637A 1.490A 1.477A 0.591A 59.523 82.162% 615 9.7 0.968
12.131V 5.037V 3.316V 5.077V 72.446 115.28V
4 4.889A 1.986A 1.992A 0.789A 79.906 84.531% 618 9.7 0.966
12.129V 5.036V 3.316V 5.071V 94.529 115.26V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.196A 0.497A 0.481A 0.197A 19.618 70.247% 620 9.8 0.528
12.137V 5.039V 3.318V 5.088V 27.927 230.75V
2 2.447A 0.994A 0.996A 0.394A 40.006 78.585% 615 9.7 0.717
12.134V 5.038V 3.317V 5.082V 50.908 230.73V
3 3.636A 1.490A 1.477A 0.591A 59.512 83.142% 626 9.9 0.800
12.131V 5.037V 3.316V 5.076V 71.579 230.89V
4 4.889A 1.987A 1.991A 0.789A 79.902 85.883% 620 9.8 0.853
12.128V 5.036V 3.316V 5.070V 93.036 230.70V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 8.0 mV 7.4 mV 8.0 mV 7.7 mV Pass
20% Load 11.1 mV 7.6 mV 9.0 mV 9.1 mV Pass
30% Load 13.6 mV 8.3 mV 10.6 mV 10.7 mV Pass
40% Load 17.7 mV 9.2 mV 11.3 mV 11.2 mV Pass
50% Load 22.3 mV 9.9 mV 12.6 mV 19.2 mV Pass
60% Load 27.2 mV 11.3 mV 14.9 mV 15.9 mV Pass
70% Load 34.2 mV 10.7 mV 14.3 mV 16.9 mV Pass
80% Load 40.4 mV 17.4 mV 15.4 mV 19.5 mV Pass
90% Load 46.9 mV 19.8 mV 14.6 mV 21.4 mV Pass
100% Load 55.2 mV 20.0 mV 15.5 mV 17.8 mV Pass
110% Load 62.5 mV 23.5 mV 16.1 mV 19.3 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.9 mV 11.5 mV 14.4 mV 8.1 mV Pass
Crossload 2 51.7 mV 11.9 mV 12.1 mV 13.0 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 7.1 mV 7.7 mV 8.0 mV 10.9 mV Pass
20% Load 10.1 mV 7.6 mV 8.8 mV 9.7 mV Pass
30% Load 11.4 mV 8.5 mV 10.2 mV 10.6 mV Pass
40% Load 15.1 mV 8.3 mV 11.4 mV 11.4 mV Pass
50% Load 18.1 mV 9.8 mV 12.5 mV 19.3 mV Pass
60% Load 22.7 mV 10.8 mV 14.5 mV 15.8 mV Pass
70% Load 26.9 mV 11.4 mV 14.1 mV 17.3 mV Pass
80% Load 31.9 mV 12.6 mV 15.3 mV 19.1 mV Pass
90% Load 34.9 mV 17.0 mV 14.1 mV 20.6 mV Pass
100% Load 42.1 mV 20.4 mV 15.3 mV 18.0 mV Pass
110% Load 46.0 mV 24.2 mV 16.3 mV 18.0 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.3 mV 11.2 mV 14.5 mV 8.0 mV Pass
Crossload 2 38.3 mV 11.0 mV 11.1 mV 12.6 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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