CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
be quiet! System Power U9 500W (#2)
Serial Number607L8100000121
Lab ID512
  • Report: 20PS512A
  • Receipt Date: Oct 12, 2018
  • Test Date: Oct 23, 2018
  • Report Date: Oct 27, 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 NumberSU9-500
Serial Number607L8100000121
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)8-4
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)500
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 16 24 20 3 0.3
40
Watts 110 480 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 500

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 (520mm) 2 2 18AWG No
SATA (540mm+120mm+120mm)+4 pin Molex (+120mm) 1 3 / 1 18AWG No
SATA (340mm+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
PCB Type Single Layer
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 GBU806 (600V, 8A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETS 2x Champion GP28S50G (500 V, 28 A @ 150 °C, 0.125 Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x STMicroelectronics SSTH8S06 (600V, 8A @ 175°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Elite (400V, 270uF, 2000h @ 85 °C, GM)
Main Switchers 2x Champion GPT18N50DG (500V, 18A @ 150°C, 0.27Ohm)
Combo APFC/PWM Controller Champion CM6800TX & CM03X Green PFC controller
Topology Primary side: Double-Forward topology
Secondary side: Passive Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETS 4x PFC PFR30L60CT SBRs (60V, 15 X 2 A @ 150°C)
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: Anpec APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: 9x Elite (3000-6000h, 105°C, EV), 1x Elite (2000 - 5000h, 105°C, EK), 3x Elite (2000 - 5000h, 105°C, ED), 2x Elite (4000 - 10000h, 105°C, EY)
Polymers: 5x APAQ
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)10.5
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)8.8
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)1.7

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 0.228 72.611% 0.044
5.072V 0.314 115.10V
2 0.090A 0.456 76.510% 0.082
5.071V 0.596 115.10V
3 0.550A 2.785 80.144% 0.305
5.063V 3.475 115.10V
4 1.000A 5.056 80.909% 0.377
5.055V 6.249 115.10V
5 1.500A 7.569 79.149% 0.417
5.046V 9.563 115.10V
6 3.002A 15.106 78.500% 0.455
5.032V 19.243 115.10V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.228 64.773% 0.015
5.072V 0.352 230.26V
2 0.090A 0.457 71.743% 0.027
5.071V 0.637 230.24V
3 0.550A 2.785 78.208% 0.137
5.063V 3.561 230.26V
4 1.000A 5.056 80.063% 0.211
5.055V 6.315 230.22V
5 1.500A 7.571 80.133% 0.268
5.046V 9.448 230.26V
6 3.000A 15.060 79.859% 0.332
5.020V 18.858 230.23V

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 2.301A 1.989A 1.990A 0.991A 49.577 81.433% 618 9.7 37.03°C 0.960
12.161V 5.028V 3.313V 5.047V 60.881 41.86°C 115.10V
2 5.663A 2.985A 2.988A 1.191A 99.682 85.869% 618 9.7 37.82°C 0.971
12.148V 5.024V 3.310V 5.038V 116.086 43.66°C 115.09V
3 9.353A 3.485A 3.474A 1.392A 149.544 87.135% 628 9.9 38.10°C 0.979
12.141V 5.021V 3.308V 5.029V 171.624 45.07°C 115.09V
4 13.053A 3.986A 3.990A 1.594A 199.568 87.377% 613 9.6 38.55°C 0.984
12.133V 5.018V 3.306V 5.021V 228.399 47.57°C 115.09V
5 16.429A 4.986A 4.992A 1.796A 249.697 87.048% 626 9.9 39.24°C 0.987
12.125V 5.015V 3.304V 5.010V 286.849 49.70°C 115.08V
6 19.808A 5.984A 5.994A 2.000A 299.764 86.487% 624 9.9 39.64°C 0.989
12.115V 5.013V 3.302V 5.000V 346.599 51.73°C 115.08V
7 23.193A 6.987A 7.000A 2.204A 349.900 85.578% 829 15.8 40.01°C 0.990
12.107V 5.010V 3.300V 4.990V 408.865 53.20°C 115.08V
8 26.581A 7.991A 8.002A 2.410A 400.007 84.666% 1144 25.8 40.47°C 0.991
12.099V 5.007V 3.298V 4.980V 472.452 55.50°C 115.08V
9 30.380A 8.493A 8.492A 2.413A 449.723 83.766% 1518 34.5 41.41°C 0.992
12.088V 5.004V 3.296V 4.974V 536.881 58.09°C 115.08V
10 34.185A 8.998A 9.016A 2.517A 500.049 82.798% 1815 39.2 42.18°C 0.993
12.077V 5.001V 3.294V 4.966V 603.938 59.45°C 115.08V
11 38.321A 9.003A 9.019A 2.520A 549.666 81.836% 1812 39.2 43.27°C 0.994
12.068V 4.999V 3.293V 4.961V 671.668 60.98°C 115.08V
CL1 0.135A 12.999A 12.998A 0.000A 109.634 80.163% 628 9.9 39.32°C 0.976
12.155V 5.009V 3.299V 5.040V 136.763 50.10°C 115.10V
CL2 40.001A 1.000A 1.000A 1.000A 496.651 83.737% 1815 39.2 42.11°C 0.993
12.083V 5.010V 3.301V 5.008V 593.109 59.24°C 115.08V

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 2.298A 1.989A 1.992A 0.991A 49.546 83.068% 628 9.9 37.18°C 0.845
12.161V 5.028V 3.312V 5.047V 59.645 41.50°C 230.24V
2 5.664A 2.985A 2.988A 1.191A 99.710 87.590% 622 9.8 37.45°C 0.923
12.151V 5.024V 3.310V 5.038V 113.837 42.62°C 230.25V
3 9.356A 3.485A 3.474A 1.392A 149.582 88.846% 626 9.9 38.15°C 0.947
12.141V 5.021V 3.308V 5.029V 168.361 44.65°C 230.25V
4 13.060A 3.985A 3.991A 1.594A 199.585 89.148% 615 9.7 38.42°C 0.962
12.128V 5.018V 3.306V 5.020V 223.880 45.78°C 230.26V
5 16.437A 4.986A 4.994A 1.797A 249.768 89.074% 628 9.9 39.17°C 0.968
12.123V 5.015V 3.303V 5.010V 280.404 47.24°C 230.26V
6 19.814A 5.987A 5.997A 2.001A 299.873 88.671% 640 10.2 39.70°C 0.974
12.116V 5.012V 3.301V 4.999V 338.187 49.26°C 230.28V
7 23.199A 6.990A 7.000A 2.205A 350.007 88.014% 900 18.5 40.10°C 0.977
12.108V 5.009V 3.300V 4.989V 397.673 50.31°C 230.28V
8 26.625A 7.992A 8.006A 2.411A 400.116 87.344% 1186 27.0 40.63°C 0.979
12.083V 5.006V 3.297V 4.978V 458.090 51.61°C 230.29V
9 30.392A 8.498A 8.496A 2.414A 449.838 86.743% 1475 33.7 41.44°C 0.982
12.086V 5.003V 3.296V 4.972V 518.585 53.45°C 230.29V
10 34.411A 8.999A 9.015A 2.518A 500.070 85.848% 1815 39.2 42.41°C 0.981
11.998V 5.001V 3.294V 4.967V 582.504 55.62°C 230.30V
11 38.333A 9.005A 9.020A 2.521A 549.769 85.438% 1812 39.2 43.18°C 0.984
12.067V 4.998V 3.292V 4.960V 643.468 57.86°C 230.30V
CL1 0.142A 13.000A 12.999A 0.000A 109.713 81.713% 638 10.2 39.36°C 0.933
12.153V 5.008V 3.299V 5.040V 134.267 47.80°C 230.30V
CL2 40.006A 1.000A 0.998A 1.000A 496.664 87.029% 1815 39.2 42.58°C 0.983
12.082V 5.009V 3.301V 5.008V 570.687 55.54°C 230.29V

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 1.187A 0.498A 0.480A 0.197A 19.532 71.305% 620 9.8 0.926
12.162V 5.032V 3.315V 5.067V 27.392 115.13V
2 2.436A 0.993A 0.993A 0.395A 39.907 80.375% 624 9.9 0.947
12.160V 5.030V 3.314V 5.061V 49.651 115.13V
3 3.620A 1.491A 1.479A 0.594A 59.407 83.661% 618 9.7 0.965
12.157V 5.028V 3.313V 5.055V 71.009 115.11V
4 4.873A 1.988A 1.990A 0.792A 79.804 85.313% 622 9.8 0.967
12.153V 5.027V 3.312V 5.049V 93.543 115.10V

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 1.178A 0.496A 0.478A 0.197A 19.410 72.379% 618 9.7 0.661
12.165V 5.032V 3.315V 5.067V 26.817 230.22V
2 2.429A 0.992A 0.993A 0.395A 39.817 81.876% 620 9.8 0.810
12.161V 5.029V 3.313V 5.061V 48.631 230.23V
3 3.614A 1.493A 1.477A 0.594A 59.338 85.251% 630 10.0 0.865
12.157V 5.028V 3.313V 5.055V 69.604 230.23V
4 4.869A 1.988A 1.991A 0.792A 79.765 86.960% 620 9.8 0.900
12.154V 5.027V 3.312V 5.049V 91.726 230.23V

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 6.2 mV 10.5 mV 10.3 mV Pass
20% Load 10.7 mV 6.1 mV 11.1 mV 9.0 mV Pass
30% Load 12.1 mV 6.2 mV 11.4 mV 9.8 mV Pass
40% Load 14.3 mV 7.1 mV 12.0 mV 10.9 mV Pass
50% Load 15.6 mV 7.7 mV 12.7 mV 17.0 mV Pass
60% Load 17.1 mV 7.8 mV 13.6 mV 13.2 mV Pass
70% Load 20.1 mV 8.4 mV 14.5 mV 14.6 mV Pass
80% Load 23.4 mV 9.0 mV 17.3 mV 17.1 mV Pass
90% Load 25.4 mV 10.2 mV 18.5 mV 18.3 mV Pass
100% Load 45.5 mV 22.4 mV 21.6 mV 20.2 mV Pass
110% Load 50.1 mV 20.4 mV 23.3 mV 22.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 13.6 mV 9.3 mV 18.1 mV 9.4 mV Pass
Crossload 2 42.2 mV 11.2 mV 14.4 mV 14.4 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 7.4 mV 6.0 mV 10.1 mV 8.6 mV Pass
20% Load 8.9 mV 6.1 mV 11.1 mV 9.5 mV Pass
30% Load 9.9 mV 6.4 mV 11.0 mV 9.7 mV Pass
40% Load 12.3 mV 6.7 mV 12.2 mV 10.6 mV Pass
50% Load 14.3 mV 7.4 mV 13.0 mV 16.6 mV Pass
60% Load 17.1 mV 8.1 mV 13.9 mV 13.9 mV Pass
70% Load 19.7 mV 8.8 mV 15.0 mV 14.9 mV Pass
80% Load 20.3 mV 9.2 mV 18.0 mV 17.4 mV Pass
90% Load 23.2 mV 10.4 mV 19.5 mV 18.0 mV Pass
100% Load 36.1 mV 19.6 mV 22.5 mV 20.9 mV Pass
110% Load 39.4 mV 19.8 mV 23.8 mV 21.9 mV Pass
Crossload 1 11.5 mV 9.4 mV 18.7 mV 9.7 mV Pass
Crossload 2 35.3 mV 9.6 mV 15.1 mV 14.8 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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