CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Fractal Design ION SFX G 500
Serial Number1932FD20160100005
Lab IDFD19500129
  • Report: 19PS880A
  • Receipt Date: Oct 10, 2019
  • Test Date: Oct 21, 2019
  • Report Date: Oct 24, 2019
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandFractal Design
Manufacturer (OEM)Seasonic
SeriesION SFX G
Model NumberION 500G-BK
Serial Number1932FD20160100005
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)6-3
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)500
TypeSFX-L
Cooling120mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(S1201512HB)
Semi-Passive Operation✓
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps20204130.3
Watts100492153.6
Total Max. Power (W)500

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, Keithley 2015 - THD
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 (350mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (400mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (400mm+100mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (310mm+200mm+200mm+100mm) 1 4 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (310mm+200mm) 1 2 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1380mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) Seasonic
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x 
APFC MOSFETS 2x Champion GPT18N50D (500V, 18A, 0.27Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x ST STTH8S06 (600V, 8A)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Rubycon (400V, 390uF, 3,000h @ 105°C, MXG)
Main Switchers 2x Infineon IPP50R250CP (550V, 9A @ 100°C, 0.25Ohm)
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX
Resonant Controllers Champion CM6901T6
Topology Primary side: Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETS 2x Nexperia PSMN1R0-40YLD (40V, 198A @ 100°C, 1.93mOhm @ 150°C)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: 9x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KY), 3x Nippon Chemi-Con (105°C, W), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE)
Polymers: 24x FPCAP
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527V (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Model Globe Fan S1201512HB (120mm, 12V, 0.45A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Rectifier 1x MCC MPR1045ULPS SBR (45V, 10A @ 90°C)
Standby PWM Controller Excelliance MOS Corp EM8569

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)27.6
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)22.5
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)5.1

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 0.232 68.437% 0.057
5.139V 0.339 115.16V
2 0.090A 0.463 73.028% 0.102
5.138V 0.634 115.15V
3 0.550A 2.823 77.194% 0.337
5.132V 3.657 115.16V
4 1.000A 5.126 76.990% 0.405
5.125V 6.658 115.16V
5 1.500A 7.678 77.462% 0.440
5.118V 9.912 115.15V
6 3.000A 15.273 75.751% 0.485
5.091V 20.162 115.15V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 61.111% 0.019
5.138V 0.378 230.35V
2 0.090A 0.463 67.889% 0.034
5.137V 0.682 230.35V
3 0.550A 2.822 75.718% 0.163
5.130V 3.727 230.34V
4 1.000A 5.125 76.401% 0.245
5.123V 6.708 230.34V
5 1.500A 7.676 76.722% 0.300
5.116V 10.005 230.34V
6 3.000A 15.286 77.401% 0.377
5.094V 19.749 230.34V

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 2.346A 1.978A 1.974A 0.977A 49.753 83.262% 0 <6.0 44.94°C 0.935
11.994V 5.060V 3.345V 5.121V 59.755 40.24°C 115.18V
2 5.744A 2.969A 2.963A 1.174A 99.854 87.955% 0 <6.0 45.63°C 0.973
12.002V 5.056V 3.342V 5.112V 113.529 40.50°C 115.17V
3 9.475A 3.465A 3.441A 1.372A 149.746 88.980% 893 20.7 41.02°C 0.981
12.005V 5.052V 3.340V 5.103V 168.291 46.67°C 115.17V
4 13.209A 3.964A 3.956A 1.571A 199.773 89.580% 903 20.9 41.57°C 0.982
12.004V 5.048V 3.337V 5.093V 223.010 47.59°C 115.17V
5 16.606A 4.958A 4.947A 1.771A 249.869 89.513% 977 23.2 42.16°C 0.985
12.005V 5.045V 3.335V 5.084V 279.144 48.45°C 115.16V
6 20.002A 5.952A 5.940A 1.972A 299.950 89.011% 1349 32.5 42.77°C 0.984
12.006V 5.041V 3.333V 5.073V 336.981 49.73°C 115.16V
7 23.401A 6.949A 6.934A 2.173A 350.083 88.469% 1667 39.0 43.27°C 0.983
12.007V 5.038V 3.331V 5.063V 395.713 51.22°C 115.16V
8 26.796A 7.946A 7.930A 2.376A 400.203 87.883% 1863 42.3 43.72°C 0.983
12.009V 5.035V 3.329V 5.052V 455.381 52.70°C 115.15V
9 30.591A 8.448A 8.416A 2.379A 449.911 87.454% 2009 44.4 44.73°C 0.984
12.010V 5.032V 3.327V 5.045V 514.457 54.10°C 115.14V
10 34.153A 8.950A 8.933A 2.983A 499.925 86.859% 2070 46.4 45.11°C 0.986
12.011V 5.029V 3.325V 5.029V 575.557 55.25°C 115.14V
11 38.308A 8.953A 8.935A 2.987A 549.952 86.293% 2082 46.7 46.20°C 0.987
12.014V 5.028V 3.324V 5.023V 637.309 56.84°C 115.14V
CL1 0.150A 12.001A 12.001A 0.000A 102.203 83.351% 1260 31.4 43.82°C 0.974
12.016V 5.036V 3.330V 5.112V 122.617 50.54°C 115.17V
CL2 41.016A 1.005A 1.000A 1.000A 506.168 87.795% 2079 46.6 45.21°C 0.986
12.012V 5.047V 3.338V 5.074V 576.532 55.63°C 115.13V

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 2.347A 1.977A 1.972A 0.977A 49.767 84.302% 0 <6.0 41.87°C 0.694
11.999V 5.061V 3.345V 5.121V 59.034 40.14°C 230.20V
2 5.743A 2.969A 2.962A 1.174A 99.863 89.159% 0 <6.0 40.82°C 0.847
12.006V 5.057V 3.342V 5.111V 112.006 41.25°C 230.39V
3 9.475A 3.467A 3.445A 1.373A 149.762 90.364% 892 20.7 41.06°C 0.901
12.005V 5.051V 3.338V 5.101V 165.732 47.30°C 230.39V
4 13.210A 3.964A 3.956A 1.571A 199.777 91.237% 902 20.9 41.55°C 0.928
12.004V 5.047V 3.336V 5.092V 218.966 48.25°C 230.38V
5 16.606A 4.958A 4.949A 1.771A 249.862 91.476% 932 21.7 42.03°C 0.942
12.005V 5.044V 3.334V 5.082V 273.144 49.32°C 230.37V
6 20.001A 5.954A 5.942A 1.972A 299.942 91.122% 1345 32.5 42.74°C 0.952
12.006V 5.040V 3.332V 5.072V 329.167 50.54°C 230.38V
7 23.398A 6.950A 6.937A 2.174A 350.073 90.833% 1685 39.9 43.00°C 0.958
12.008V 5.037V 3.330V 5.061V 385.405 51.53°C 230.38V
8 26.795A 7.948A 7.933A 2.376A 400.186 90.543% 1856 42.3 43.41°C 0.962
12.009V 5.033V 3.328V 5.051V 441.985 52.51°C 230.38V
9 30.590A 8.449A 8.418A 2.380A 449.897 90.276% 2073 46.5 44.37°C 0.965
12.010V 5.031V 3.326V 5.044V 498.357 53.96°C 230.38V
10 34.151A 8.951A 8.935A 2.984A 499.930 89.953% 2071 46.4 45.32°C 0.968
12.012V 5.028V 3.324V 5.028V 555.765 55.50°C 230.37V
11 38.306A 8.957A 8.938A 2.987A 549.937 89.750% 2078 46.6 45.96°C 0.970
12.014V 5.027V 3.323V 5.022V 612.741 56.63°C 230.37V
CL1 0.149A 12.000A 12.000A 0.000A 102.171 84.570% 1330 32.5 42.56°C 0.861
12.017V 5.036V 3.329V 5.111V 120.812 50.03°C 230.38V
CL2 41.018A 1.003A 0.999A 1.000A 506.099 90.976% 2075 46.6 45.03°C 0.968
12.010V 5.048V 3.338V 5.074V 556.298 55.67°C 230.38V

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 1.216A 0.493A 0.478A 0.195A 19.668 73.564% 0 <6.0 0.800
11.981V 5.066V 3.348V 5.136V 26.736 115.18V
2 2.483A 0.990A 0.984A 0.390A 40.071 82.432% 0 <6.0 0.919
11.988V 5.062V 3.346V 5.132V 48.611 115.18V
3 3.680A 1.483A 1.466A 0.585A 59.540 85.960% 0 <6.0 0.952
11.993V 5.060V 3.345V 5.126V 69.265 115.18V
4 4.948A 1.979A 1.973A 0.781A 79.966 87.174% 0 <6.0 0.963
11.997V 5.058V 3.343V 5.121V 91.731 115.18V

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 1.218A 0.495A 0.477A 0.195A 19.704 73.094% 0 <6.0 0.504
11.985V 5.066V 3.349V 5.136V 26.957 230.40V
2 2.485A 0.990A 0.986A 0.390A 40.108 83.241% 0 <6.0 0.634
11.990V 5.062V 3.346V 5.131V 48.183 230.41V
3 3.682A 1.484A 1.463A 0.586A 59.576 86.598% 0 <6.0 0.734
11.996V 5.060V 3.345V 5.126V 68.796 230.41V
4 4.946A 1.977A 1.974A 0.781A 79.975 88.359% 0 <6.0 0.807
12.004V 5.060V 3.344V 5.120V 90.511 230.41V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 15.5 mV 6.0 mV 14.3 mV 11.4 mV Pass
20% Load 17.5 mV 6.4 mV 14.4 mV 10.8 mV Pass
30% Load 15.5 mV 6.6 mV 13.4 mV 11.1 mV Pass
40% Load 14.6 mV 6.9 mV 13.8 mV 11.0 mV Pass
50% Load 14.4 mV 7.1 mV 13.9 mV 11.5 mV Pass
60% Load 15.2 mV 7.5 mV 14.6 mV 11.5 mV Pass
70% Load 15.9 mV 8.3 mV 15.4 mV 11.7 mV Pass
80% Load 16.5 mV 8.1 mV 16.8 mV 12.7 mV Pass
90% Load 17.0 mV 9.0 mV 16.9 mV 13.1 mV Pass
100% Load 25.6 mV 10.0 mV 20.3 mV 15.3 mV Pass
110% Load 25.9 mV 10.0 mV 17.8 mV 16.4 mV Pass
Crossload 1 23.6 mV 9.7 mV 19.0 mV 13.0 mV Pass
Crossload 2 25.5 mV 7.8 mV 16.6 mV 15.1 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load13.90mV5.80mV13.20mV10.30mVPass
20% Load16.50mV6.40mV13.60mV10.40mVPass
30% Load14.80mV6.80mV13.70mV10.60mVPass
40% Load14.20mV6.80mV14.60mV10.40mVPass
50% Load14.30mV7.00mV14.60mV26.30mVPass
60% Load15.60mV7.80mV15.20mV11.70mVPass
70% Load16.30mV8.30mV15.30mV11.10mVPass
80% Load17.30mV8.70mV16.00mV11.70mVPass
90% Load17.30mV9.10mV17.00mV11.70mVPass
100% Load26.40mV10.00mV18.50mV13.80mVPass
110% Load26.70mV10.50mV19.30mV14.50mVPass
Crossload122.00mV10.00mV21.30mV12.80mVPass
Crossload225.40mV7.70mV15.10mV13.80mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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