CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200W
Serial NumberPSTPD1200F3FAPU1LU000020
Lab IDTT19120059
  • Report: 19PS738A
  • Receipt Date: Dec 6, 2019
  • Test Date: Jun 19, 2019
  • Report Date: Jun 24, 2019
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)Channel Well Technology
SeriesToughpower PF1 ARGB
Model NumberTPD-1200F3FAPU-1
Serial NumberPSTPD1200F3FAPU1LU000020
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)14
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling140mm HDB RGB Fan
(TT-1425/A1425S12S-2)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 25 25 100 3 0.3
Watts 130 1200 15 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 1200

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x4
Chroma 63600-2 x2
63640-80-80 x20
63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
Tachometer UNI-T UT372 x2
Digital Multimeter Keysight U1273AX, Fluke 289
UPS CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA x2
Transformer 3kVA x2
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 16AWG No
8 pin EPS12V (650mm) 1 1 16AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) 1 1 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 4 8 16-18AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4 pin Molex (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 2 8 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (+100mm) 1 1 22AWG No
ARGB Sync Cable (+800mm) 1 1 26AWG No
AC Power Cord (1420mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 16AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 6x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x HY Electronic GBJ2506P (600V, 25A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETS 2x Toshiba TK25A60X (600V, 25A @ 153°C, 0.125Ohm), 1x Sync Power SPN5003 FET (for reduced no-load consumption)
APFC Boost Diode 2x CREE C3D10060A (600V, 10A @ 153°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 680uF each or 1,360uF combined, 2000h @ 105°C, KMW)
Main Switchers 4x Oriental Semiconductor OSG55R160FZ (550V, 14.5A @ 100°C, 0.16Ohm)
IC Driver 2x Silicon Labs Si8233BD
APFC Controller Texas Instruments UCD3138A
Resonant Controllers Texas Instruments UCD3138A
Topology Primary side: Interleaved PFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETS 8x Infineon BSC014N06NS (60V, 100A @ 100°C, 1.45mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters:4x UBIQ Semiconductor QM3006D (30V, 57A @ 100°C, 5.5mOhm)
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: 6x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KY), 4x Nippon Chemi-Con (105°C, W), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE)
Polymers: Elite, Su scon, NIC
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7502 ( OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Model Thermaltake TT-1425 (Hong Sheng OEM, A1425S12S-2, 140mm, 12V, 0.70A, Hydrodynamic Bearing, RGB LED Lighting Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Rectifier IPS ISD04N65A & PS1045L SBR (45V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller On-Bright OB5282

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)18
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.6
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)-0.6

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 0.225 68.182% 0.026
5.000V 0.330 115.13V
2 0.090A 0.450 73.409% 0.049
4.997V 0.613 115.13V
3 0.550A 2.744 77.800% 0.233
4.988V 3.527 115.13V
4 1.000A 4.980 77.054% 0.340
4.979V 6.463 115.13V
5 1.500A 7.456 77.017% 0.406
4.970V 9.681 115.13V
6 3.000A 14.819 76.521% 0.490
4.939V 19.366 115.12V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.225 62.155% 0.009
4.999V 0.362 230.31V
2 0.090A 0.450 69.444% 0.016
4.998V 0.648 230.31V
3 0.550A 2.744 76.584% 0.083
4.988V 3.583 230.31V
4 1.000A 4.980 77.126% 0.142
4.979V 6.457 230.31V
5 1.500A 7.456 77.232% 0.198
4.969V 9.654 230.31V
6 3.000A 14.819 77.287% 0.311
4.939V 19.174 230.31V

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 8.207A 1.968A 2.003A 0.986A 120.189 87.757% 0 <6.0 48.19°C 0.981
12.011V 5.086V 3.297V 5.073V 136.956 39.14°C 115.14V
2 17.410A 2.953A 3.003A 1.184A 239.854 91.317% 0 <6.0 49.72°C 0.994
12.002V 5.082V 3.294V 5.067V 262.660 40.26°C 115.14V
3 26.948A 3.447A 3.492A 1.383A 359.348 91.721% 1581 42.1 41.50°C 0.997
11.999V 5.078V 3.292V 5.061V 391.784 51.27°C 115.14V
4 36.539A 3.943A 4.011A 1.583A 479.779 91.833% 1589 42.1 41.79°C 0.998
12.003V 5.074V 3.289V 5.055V 522.450 51.84°C 115.14V
5 45.791A 4.932A 5.019A 1.783A 599.900 91.887% 1284 35.1 42.37°C 0.998
11.998V 5.070V 3.286V 5.049V 652.870 52.72°C 115.14V
6 55.020A 5.924A 6.034A 1.983A 720.048 91.155% 1605 41.5 42.76°C 0.998
12.000V 5.065V 3.282V 5.043V 789.919 53.75°C 115.16V
7 64.235A 6.918A 7.044A 2.184A 839.802 90.669% 1611 41.5 43.02°C 0.998
11.998V 5.061V 3.279V 5.037V 926.231 54.54°C 115.18V
8 73.521A 7.912A 8.058A 2.385A 960.293 90.073% 1617 41.6 43.82°C 0.998
11.995V 5.057V 3.276V 5.031V 1066.122 55.74°C 115.18V
9 83.167A 8.414A 8.555A 2.387A 1079.610 89.468% 1620 41.6 44.15°C 0.998
11.989V 5.053V 3.273V 5.029V 1206.702 56.84°C 115.12V
10 92.672A 8.915A 9.082A 2.992A 1200.107 88.581% 1625 41.8 45.75°C 0.998
11.982V 5.049V 3.270V 5.014V 1354.811 58.81°C 115.14V
11 102.739A 8.923A 9.087A 2.994A 1320.118 87.763% 1625 41.8 46.59°C 0.997
11.976V 5.045V 3.268V 5.011V 1504.193 60.64°C 115.16V
CL1 0.158A 16.002A 16.000A 0.000A 135.489 81.927% 1585 42.1 42.01°C 0.977
11.994V 5.071V 3.278V 5.103V 165.378 52.52°C 115.13V
CL2 100.036A 1.004A 1.000A 1.000A 1212.736 88.907% 1623 41.7 45.61°C 0.998
11.989V 5.056V 3.284V 5.045V 1364.050 58.53°C 115.15V

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 8.198A 1.966A 2.001A 0.986A 119.988 88.733% 0 <6.0 47.75°C 0.821
12.002V 5.085V 3.297V 5.072V 135.223 39.39°C 230.29V
2 17.394A 2.953A 3.005A 1.184A 239.731 92.399% 0 <6.0 48.83°C 0.912
12.006V 5.081V 3.293V 5.067V 259.453 40.17°C 230.29V
3 26.932A 3.447A 3.492A 1.384A 359.233 93.372% 0 <6.0 49.72°C 0.944
12.002V 5.077V 3.291V 5.060V 384.732 40.73°C 230.29V
4 36.531A 3.941A 4.014A 1.583A 479.673 93.543% 1588 42.1 41.98°C 0.961
12.003V 5.073V 3.288V 5.054V 512.782 51.40°C 230.29V
5 45.781A 4.932A 5.021A 1.783A 599.824 93.728% 1600 41.5 42.31°C 0.970
11.999V 5.069V 3.285V 5.049V 639.961 52.20°C 230.29V
6 55.005A 5.922A 6.033A 1.983A 719.966 93.300% 1603 41.5 42.76°C 0.978
12.002V 5.065V 3.282V 5.043V 771.669 53.23°C 230.30V
7 64.212A 6.917A 7.045A 2.184A 839.709 93.016% 1611 41.5 43.46°C 0.981
12.001V 5.061V 3.278V 5.037V 902.757 54.36°C 230.29V
8 73.510A 7.912A 8.060A 2.386A 960.229 92.741% 1616 41.5 44.05°C 0.988
11.996V 5.056V 3.275V 5.031V 1035.392 55.45°C 230.29V
9 83.148A 8.412A 8.555A 2.387A 1079.530 92.450% 1620 41.6 44.46°C 0.989
11.991V 5.053V 3.272V 5.029V 1167.696 56.21°C 230.29V
10 92.657A 8.916A 9.084A 2.993A 1200.028 92.044% 1625 41.8 45.63°C 0.990
11.983V 5.048V 3.270V 5.014V 1303.760 57.84°C 230.33V
11 102.734A 8.923A 9.090A 2.994A 1320.057 91.683% 1627 41.8 46.77°C 0.991
11.976V 5.044V 3.268V 5.010V 1439.798 59.83°C 230.29V
CL1 0.148A 16.000A 15.999A 0.000A 135.371 83.146% 1044 29.8 42.59°C 0.819
11.993V 5.072V 3.278V 5.103V 162.811 52.22°C 230.31V
CL2 100.037A 1.002A 1.000A 1.000A 1212.738 92.385% 1627 41.8 45.25°C 0.990
11.989V 5.056V 3.283V 5.046V 1312.699 57.70°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 1.209A 0.492A 0.484A 0.197A 19.634 64.220% 0 <6.0 0.750
12.018V 5.091V 3.302V 5.090V 30.573 115.14V
2 2.475A 0.984A 0.999A 0.393A 40.054 76.726% 0 <6.0 0.899
12.020V 5.090V 3.300V 5.086V 52.204 115.14V
3 3.670A 1.474A 1.483A 0.591A 59.522 80.770% 0 <6.0 0.948
12.023V 5.089V 3.299V 5.082V 73.693 115.14V
4 4.939A 1.967A 2.000A 0.788A 79.975 84.305% 0 <6.0 0.967
12.021V 5.087V 3.298V 5.078V 94.864 115.14V

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 1.202A 0.491A 0.481A 0.197A 19.534 65.414% 0 <6.0 0.413
12.017V 5.091V 3.301V 5.089V 29.862 230.42V
2 2.466A 0.982A 0.998A 0.393A 39.928 77.974% 0 <6.0 0.531
12.019V 5.089V 3.300V 5.085V 51.207 230.30V
3 3.659A 1.474A 1.482A 0.591A 59.380 82.139% 0 <6.0 0.603
12.022V 5.088V 3.299V 5.082V 72.292 230.30V
4 4.929A 1.966A 1.999A 0.788A 79.815 84.308% 0 <6.0 0.741
12.015V 5.087V 3.297V 5.077V 94.671 230.29V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 6.0 mV 4.4 mV 11.8 mV 7.2 mV Pass
20% Load 7.8 mV 4.8 mV 12.6 mV 7.6 mV Pass
30% Load 9.6 mV 5.6 mV 13.8 mV 12.4 mV Pass
40% Load 9.8 mV 6.8 mV 15.6 mV 9.2 mV Pass
50% Load 9.8 mV 10.5 mV 18.4 mV 11.0 mV Pass
60% Load 11.0 mV 8.3 mV 17.7 mV 10.3 mV Pass
70% Load 13.6 mV 11.6 mV 19.6 mV 12.6 mV Pass
80% Load 15.5 mV 19.4 mV 26.0 mV 18.5 mV Pass
90% Load 18.2 mV 15.1 mV 23.0 mV 13.4 mV Pass
100% Load 23.3 mV 13.6 mV 25.0 mV 14.7 mV Pass
110% Load 26.4 mV 14.5 mV 27.8 mV 16.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.7 mV 5.4 mV 21.9 mV 8.1 mV Pass
Crossload 2 25.9 mV 12.8 mV 28.2 mV 15.8 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 6.9 mV 4.8 mV 13.6 mV 8.7 mV Pass
20% Load 8.2 mV 4.5 mV 13.4 mV 8.0 mV Pass
30% Load 9.2 mV 5.3 mV 14.5 mV 8.3 mV Pass
40% Load 9.6 mV 5.7 mV 14.7 mV 8.7 mV Pass
50% Load 11.1 mV 9.9 mV 17.3 mV 11.2 mV Pass
60% Load 12.7 mV 7.2 mV 16.4 mV 9.7 mV Pass
70% Load 13.5 mV 10.0 mV 18.4 mV 12.1 mV Pass
80% Load 16.4 mV 16.5 mV 26.2 mV 18.9 mV Pass
90% Load 17.8 mV 10.6 mV 23.4 mV 13.8 mV Pass
100% Load 25.8 mV 11.8 mV 26.5 mV 15.1 mV Pass
110% Load 27.4 mV 11.8 mV 25.6 mV 15.6 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.3 mV 5.6 mV 19.6 mV 8.6 mV Pass
Crossload 2 23.5 mV 10.8 mV 24.0 mV 14.7 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower PF1 ARGB 1200W

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