CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Bitfenix Formula Gold 450W (#2)
735Q00355
Lab ID204
  • Report:
  • Receipt Date: Oct 18, 2018
  • Test Date: Oct 23, 2018
  • Report Date: Oct 27, 2018
115V230V
Wirkungsgrad
115V230V
Lautstärkeklasse
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

Bitfenix
Hersteller (OEM)Channel Well Technology
Formula Gold Series
BF450G
735Q00355
Edited on 05/18/2018

(Vrms)100-240
(Arms)7
(Hz)47-63
(W)450
ATX12V
120mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(DF1202512SELN)
✗
Fixed cables

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V1 12V2 12V3 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 20 20 25 25 25 2.5 0.3
Watts 100 450 12.5 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 450

Electronic Loads Chroma 6314A x2
63123A x6
63102A
63101A		 Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
63640-80-80 x10
63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Chroma 61604
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530, 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

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge
ATX connector 20+4 pin (660mm) 1 1 18-22AWG
4+4 pin EPS12V (670mm) 1 1 18AWG
6+2 pin PCIe (560mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG
SATA (460mm+150mm+150mm)+4 pin Molex (+150mm) 2 6 / 2 18AWG

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
Platform Model GPS (Modified)
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x CAP004DG
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x GBU606 (600V, 6A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETS 2x Champion GP18S50G (500V, 28A @ 150°C, 0.19O)
APFC Boost Diode 1x STMicroelectronics STTH8R06FP (600V, 8A @ 130°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Nipon Chemi-Con (400V, 390uF, 2000h @ 105°C, KMR series)
Main Switchers 2x F-Cell SVF13N50F (500V, 10A @ 100°C, 0.52O)
APFC Controller Champion CM6502S & CM03X Green PFC controller
LLC Resonant Controller Champion CM6901
Topology Primary side: Half-Bridge & LLC Resonant Converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETS 4x Inte ational Rectifier IRFH7004TRPBF (40 V, 164 A @ 100°C, 1.4Ohm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 2x UBIQ QM3006D FETs (30 V, 57 A @ 100°C, 5.5Ohm)
2x UBIQ QM3004D FETs (30 V, 40 A @ 100°C, 8.5Ohm)
PWM Controller: ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: Chemi-Con (105°C, KY series, KZE series)
Polymers: FPCAP (Japan)
Supervisor IC Sytronix ST9S429-PG14 (OCP [2x 12V channels, OVP, UVP, PG), Weltrend WD7518D (OCP [2x 12V channels], SCP) & UTC LM393G
Fan Model Martech DF1202512SEMN (120mm, 12V, 0.16A, 1630 RPM, Rifle Bearing)
5VSB Circuit
Standby PWM Controller TinySwitch-LT TNY177PN (18W Peak)

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

(°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
✓
✓

Performance Summary

WirkungsgradPLATINUM
LautstärkeklasseA++
(>1450 load combinations)89.130%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)10.32dBA
(>1450 Load Combinations)0.982
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
0.0456W
12V Ripple (Full Load)28.98mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)13.90mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)15.16mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)21.69mV
12V Load Regulation0.40%
5V Load Regulation0.24%
3.3V Load Regulation0.21%
5VSB Load Regulation2.19%
Inrush Current20.907A
WirkungsgradGOLD
LautstärkeklasseA++
(>1450 load combinations)90.582%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)10.30dBA
(>1450 Load Combinations)0.934
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
0.0705W
12V Ripple (Full Load)34.00mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)13.81mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)14.54mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)21.09mV
12V Load Regulation0.39%
5V Load Regulation0.36%
3.3V Load Regulation0.42%
5VSB Load Regulation2.18%
Inrush Current45.923A
18.00ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time15.70ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay2.30ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)0.0ms0.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)0.0ms0.0ms
OPP (0.00°C / 0.00°C)0.00%0.00%

Hold-Up Time (ms)18
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)15.7
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.3

Stromverbrauch im Ruhezustand

Tables

Graphs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This graph depicts the efficiency levels of the 5VSB rail with 115V and 230V input.

Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 69.789% 0.025
5.112V 0.331 115.39V
2 0.090A 0.461 75.081% 0.045
5.112V 0.614 115.38V
3 0.550A 2.807 79.609% 0.224
5.102V 3.526 115.37V
4 1.000A 5.091 77.571% 0.336
5.090V 6.563 115.38V
5 1.500A 7.615 77.459% 0.404
5.076V 9.831 115.37V
6 2.500A 12.625 75.140% 0.473
5.050V 16.802 115.36V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231 62.772% 0.009
5.112V 0.368 230.96V
2 0.090A 0.461 70.706% 0.017
5.111V 0.652 230.96V
3 0.550A 2.806 77.450% 0.088
5.100V 3.623 230.96V
4 1.000A 5.090 78.139% 0.151
5.089V 6.514 230.95V
5 1.500A 7.614 78.189% 0.209
5.076V 9.738 230.95V
6 2.500A 12.624 77.964% 0.293
5.049V 16.192 230.94V

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

Test # 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
1 1.944A 1.983A 1.981A 0.985A 44.893 82.577% 537 10.3 38.21°C 0.936
11.978V 5.043V 3.334V 5.079V 54.365 44.74°C 115.32V
2 4.885A 2.976A 2.971A 1.184A 89.393 87.655% 537 10.3 38.67°C 0.972
11.973V 5.041V 3.333V 5.068V 101.983 45.89°C 115.26V
3 8.229A 3.473A 3.454A 1.384A 134.497 89.423% 537 10.3 38.93°C 0.982
11.968V 5.040V 3.332V 5.058V 150.406 47.48°C 115.20V
4 11.576A 3.970A 3.964A 1.585A 179.698 89.925% 537 10.3 39.55°C 0.986
11.963V 5.040V 3.331V 5.048V 199.831 49.23°C 115.13V
5 14.595A 4.963A 4.955A 1.787A 225.029 90.080% 537 10.3 40.18°C 0.989
11.957V 5.039V 3.331V 5.038V 249.811 51.38°C 115.16V
6 17.546A 5.957A 5.946A 1.990A 269.524 89.756% 537 10.3 40.50°C 0.990
11.952V 5.038V 3.330V 5.027V 300.284 54.09°C 115.09V
7 20.566A 6.952A 6.937A 2.194A 314.836 88.872% 678 15.3 41.83°C 0.990
11.948V 5.036V 3.330V 5.015V 354.258 56.42°C 115.02V
8 23.591A 7.947A 7.932A 2.399A 360.148 88.233% 854 21.2 42.67°C 0.990
11.942V 5.035V 3.329V 5.004V 408.177 57.83°C 114.95V
9 27.018A 8.446A 8.414A 2.401A 405.035 87.870% 1182 31.1 43.34°C 0.990
11.937V 5.034V 3.328V 4.999V 460.950 58.67°C 114.99V
10 30.384A 8.945A 8.930A 2.505A 449.768 87.287% 1346 34.3 45.21°C 0.990
11.932V 5.032V 3.327V 4.992V 515.274 60.92°C 114.92V
11 34.153A 8.948A 8.931A 2.507A 494.579 86.736% 1630 39.4 46.29°C 0.991
11.927V 5.032V 3.326V 4.988V 570.212 62.27°C 114.85V
CL1 0.738A 12.001A 12.000A 0.000A 109.284 84.933% 545 10.9 43.59°C 0.978
11.960V 5.035V 3.336V 5.082V 128.671 55.49°C 115.22V
CL2 37.514A 1.001A 1.000A 1.000A 461.365 88.330% 1346 34.3 45.13°C 0.991
11.941V 5.037V 3.328V 5.041V 522.320 58.13°C 114.92V

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 1.937A 1.984A 1.978A 0.985A 44.789 80.974% 537 10.3 38.07°C 0.733
11.973V 5.043V 3.333V 5.075V 55.313 45.43°C 230.19V
2 4.925A 2.967A 2.969A 1.181A 89.765 87.581% 537 10.3 38.20°C 0.867
11.967V 5.040V 3.332V 5.065V 102.494 45.94°C 230.20V
3 8.266A 3.478A 3.479A 1.384A 134.972 89.851% 537 10.3 38.37°C 0.917
11.961V 5.038V 3.330V 5.054V 150.218 46.35°C 230.20V
4 11.587A 3.971A 3.963A 1.586A 179.816 91.191% 537 10.3 39.03°C 0.940
11.964V 5.036V 3.329V 5.043V 197.186 48.24°C 230.20V
5 14.575A 4.969A 4.955A 1.786A 224.785 91.534% 537 10.3 39.47°C 0.953
11.958V 5.035V 3.328V 5.033V 245.576 49.24°C 230.22V
6 17.569A 5.956A 5.950A 1.991A 269.730 91.613% 537 10.3 39.97°C 0.961
11.951V 5.033V 3.326V 5.021V 294.424 50.28°C 230.22V
7 20.566A 6.959A 6.943A 2.195A 314.745 91.368% 712 16.6 41.35°C 0.967
11.945V 5.031V 3.324V 5.009V 344.480 52.05°C 230.22V
8 23.565A 7.953A 7.943A 2.401A 359.735 91.077% 885 22.4 42.27°C 0.971
11.939V 5.030V 3.323V 4.996V 394.980 53.17°C 230.22V
9 27.004A 8.457A 8.457A 2.401A 404.807 90.854% 1182 31.1 43.28°C 0.974
11.932V 5.028V 3.321V 4.993V 445.556 54.45°C 230.24V
10 30.390A 8.959A 8.942A 2.505A 449.633 90.585% 1380 34.9 44.93°C 0.976
11.926V 5.026V 3.320V 4.985V 496.368 56.34°C 230.24V
11 34.174A 8.958A 8.945A 2.506A 494.608 90.322% 1630 39.4 46.02°C 0.978
11.922V 5.025V 3.319V 4.981V 547.608 57.75°C 230.25V
CL1 0.102A 12.012A 12.004A 0.004A 101.705 84.342% 545 10.9 43.39°C 0.892
11.955V 5.034V 3.332V 5.082V 120.587 54.02°C 230.24V
CL2 37.481A 1.003A 1.002A 1.002A 460.799 91.706% 1317 33.9 44.09°C 0.977
11.936V 5.032V 3.325V 5.037V 502.473 54.71°C 230.25V

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 1.204A 0.496A 0.478A 0.196A 19.521 73.167% 537 10.3 0.828
11.981V 5.045V 3.335V 5.104V 26.680 115.35V
2 2.475A 0.992A 0.990A 0.393A 39.958 82.931% 537 10.3 0.923
11.980V 5.044V 3.334V 5.097V 48.182 115.33V
3 3.679A 1.487A 1.470A 0.590A 59.468 85.816% 537 10.3 0.953
11.978V 5.043V 3.334V 5.089V 69.297 115.30V
4 4.950A 1.982A 1.980A 0.787A 79.870 87.881% 537 10.3 0.968
11.975V 5.043V 3.333V 5.082V 90.884 115.27V

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 1.221A 0.490A 0.477A 0.196A 19.687 68.053% 537 10.3 0.528
11.978V 5.045V 3.335V 5.099V 28.929 230.16V
2 2.467A 0.989A 0.988A 0.391A 39.816 80.984% 537 10.3 0.698
11.975V 5.043V 3.334V 5.092V 49.165 230.16V
3 3.715A 1.474A 1.498A 0.587A 59.887 85.017% 537 10.3 0.793
11.972V 5.043V 3.333V 5.085V 70.441 230.17V
4 4.949A 1.984A 1.981A 0.786A 79.829 87.244% 537 10.3 0.848
11.969V 5.042V 3.332V 5.077V 91.501 230.18V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 13.5 mV 7.0 mV 6.2 mV 9.2 mV Pass
20% Load 22.4 mV 6.1 mV 5.9 mV 9.1 mV Pass
30% Load 24.7 mV 6.6 mV 6.3 mV 10.5 mV Pass
40% Load 22.5 mV 6.7 mV 7.0 mV 10.7 mV Pass
50% Load 21.9 mV 7.8 mV 7.4 mV 11.0 mV Pass
60% Load 24.3 mV 8.8 mV 8.3 mV 11.6 mV Pass
70% Load 26.3 mV 10.5 mV 10.3 mV 12.1 mV Pass
80% Load 25.7 mV 14.3 mV 15.3 mV 18.5 mV Pass
90% Load 26.3 mV 16.8 mV 18.8 mV 19.5 mV Pass
100% Load 29.0 mV 13.9 mV 15.2 mV 21.7 mV Pass
110% Load 27.7 mV 13.9 mV 14.3 mV 25.1 mV Pass
Crossload 1 28.0 mV 12.6 mV 11.5 mV 6.4 mV Pass
Crossload 2 24.5 mV 10.3 mV 13.5 mV 11.5 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 6.5 mV 7.1 mV 11.1 mV Pass
20% Load 8.3 mV 7.3 mV 7.9 mV 10.6 mV Pass
30% Load 13.4 mV 7.6 mV 9.2 mV 13.9 mV Pass
40% Load 36.6 mV 8.3 mV 9.9 mV 12.0 mV Pass
50% Load 32.2 mV 9.2 mV 12.6 mV 12.4 mV Pass
60% Load 31.9 mV 12.1 mV 15.1 mV 12.7 mV Pass
70% Load 31.3 mV 9.2 mV 9.9 mV 13.5 mV Pass
80% Load 31.0 mV 12.2 mV 14.2 mV 21.9 mV Pass
90% Load 32.0 mV 15.2 mV 17.4 mV 22.1 mV Pass
100% Load 34.0 mV 13.8 mV 14.5 mV 21.1 mV Pass
110% Load 32.9 mV 13.1 mV 14.2 mV 24.4 mV Pass
Crossload 1 19.7 mV 11.1 mV 11.3 mV 8.1 mV Pass
Crossload 2 25.3 mV 10.7 mV 13.2 mV 15.1 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Bitfenix Formula Gold 450W (#2)

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