CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Corsair RM850e (ATX v3.0)
Serial NumberC04699660
Lab IDCR85002088
  • Report: 22PS2088A
  • Receipt Date: Oct 29, 2022
  • Test Date: Nov 11, 2022
  • Report Date: Nov 14, 2022
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandCorsair
Manufacturer (OEM)HEC
SeriesRMe
Model NumberRPS0178
Serial NumberC04699660
DUT NotesCP-9020263

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10-5
Rated Frequency (Hz)47-63
Rated Power (W)850
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(HA1225H12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202070.830
Watts150850150
Total Max. Power (W)850

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 (600mm) 1 1 18-20AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (640mm) 2 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (590mm+150mm) 1 2 16-18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (590mm) 1 1 16AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (650mm) (600W) 1 1 16-24AWG No
SATA (500mm+100mm+100mm) 1 3 18AWG No
SATA (460mm+115mm+115mm+115mm) 1 4 18AWG No
4 pin Molex (450mm+100mm+100mm+100mm) 1 4 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1380mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) HEC
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 3x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV, 1x Power Integrations CAP200DG (Discharge IC)
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor SCK-056 (5 Ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x MCC GBU15KL (800V, 15A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x GP36S60YERD
APFC Boost Diode 1x CREE C6D08065A (650V, 8A @ 155°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Teapo (400V, 470uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, LS)
Main Switchers 2x Infineon IPA60R120P7 (600V, 16A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.12Ohm)
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UN & CM03AX
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901T6X
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side -
+12V MOSFETs no info
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 8x Potens Semiconductor PDD3906 (30V, 51A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 6mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): 2x APEC APW7073
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 11x Teapo (1-3,000h @ 105°C, SC), 1x Nichicon (4-10,000h @ 105°C, HE)
Polymer: 4x Elite, 6x Teapo, 12x no info
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527RT (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Model Hong Hua HA1225H12F-Z (120mm, 12V, 0.58A, Rifle Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Rectifier 1x PS1060L SBR (60V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller Power Integrations TNY290PG

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓
ALPM (Alternative Low Power Mode) compatible✓
ATX v3.0 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)15.6
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)13.4
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.2

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.93 V 114.89 V 113.85 V 114.97 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.96 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.417 1.416 1.340 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.15 % 0.12 % N/A 0.20 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.045 W 0.011 W N/A 0.071 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 9.992 W 9.974 W N/A 10.014 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.006 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.89 V 229.84 V 227.70 V 229.96 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 49.99 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.01 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.416 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.18 % 0.16 % N/A 0.21 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.113 W 0.092 W N/A 0.136 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 33.789 W 33.762 W N/A 33.817 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

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 0.226W 65.627% 0.034
5.011V 0.344W 114.92V
2 0.09A 0.451W 72.512% 0.061
5.009V 0.622W 114.93V
3 0.55A 2.749W 78.839% 0.264
4.997V 3.486W 114.93V
4 1A 4.988W 79.552% 0.35
4.988V 6.27W 114.93V
5 1.5A 7.466W 79.049% 0.406
4.977V 9.446W 114.92V
6 3A 14.837W 77.443% 0.476
4.945V 19.159W 114.93V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.225W 56.258% 0.012
5.007V 0.4W 229.9V
2 0.09A 0.451W 66.007% 0.02
5.007V 0.682W 229.91V
3 0.55A 2.749W 76.368% 0.102
4.996V 3.598W 229.89V
4 1A 4.987W 77.669% 0.168
4.987V 6.421W 229.91V
5 1.5A 7.465W 78.879% 0.217
4.976V 9.464W 229.91V
6 3A 14.836W 78.535% 0.328
4.945V 18.89W 229.91V

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
10% 5.228A 2A 1.991A 1.002A 85.007 83.715% 891 21.2 36.49°C 0.964
12.127V 4.999V 3.314V 4.99V 101.546 40.75°C 114.92V
20% 11.488A 3.003A 2.991A 1.204A 169.949 89.626% 841 19.3 37.33°C 0.974
12.104V 4.995V 3.31V 4.982V 189.616 41.88°C 114.9V
30% 18.101A 3.505A 3.493A 1.407A 254.951 90.884% 854 19.7 37.57°C 0.977
12.093V 4.993V 3.306V 4.974V 280.525 42.69°C 114.87V
40% 24.735A 4.008A 3.997A 1.611A 340.037 91.14% 886 21.0 38.17°C 0.982
12.082V 4.99V 3.302V 4.966V 373.094 43.74°C 114.85V
50% 31.021A 5.013A 5.003A 1.815A 424.928 90.84% 951 23.0 38.22°C 0.986
12.070V 4.987V 3.298V 4.959V 467.776 44.27°C 114.83V
60% 37.286A 6.02A 6.011A 2A 509.339 90.374% 1027 25.1 38.69°C 0.988
12.059V 4.984V 3.294V 4.951V 563.589 45.34°C 114.82V
70% 43.629A 7.028A 7.023A 2.226A 594.761 89.742% 1112 27.4 39.18°C 0.99
12.048V 4.981V 3.29V 4.943V 662.743 46.38°C 114.77V
80% 49.989A 8.002A 8.034A 2.33A 679.452 89.002% 1216 30.4 39.31°C 0.991
12.037V 4.977V 3.285V 4.937V 763.406 47.58°C 114.76V
90% 56.761A 8.546A 8.533A 2.434A 765.13 88.069% 1519 36.5 40.08°C 0.992
12.026V 4.974V 3.281V 4.931V 868.783 49.17°C 114.74V
100% 63.284A 9.056A 9.065A 3.053A 849.962 87.092% 1757 40.4 40.14°C 0.993
12.013V 4.971V 3.276V 4.914V 975.941 50.19°C 114.72V
110% 69.685A 10.069A 10.179A 3.056A 934.545 86.049% 2132 45.5 40.57°C 0.993
12.000V 4.967V 3.271V 4.909V 1086.085 51.43°C 114.69V
CL1 0.116A 18.153A 18.04A 0A 151.323 81.501% 1114 27.5 38.46°C 0.975
12.102V 4.976V 3.303V 5.002V 185.657 44.01°C 114.91V
CL2 0.115A 20.083A 0A 0A 101.415 80.259% 949 23.0 39.28°C 0.977
12.131V 4.98V 3.314V 5.012V 126.359 46.28°C 114.91V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.947A 0A 67.382 73.402% 991 24.1 40.43°C 0.964
12.126V 5V 3.308V 5.006V 91.8 48.69°C 114.92V
CL4 70.676A 0A 0A 0A 849.587 88.129% 1315 32.8 41.98°C 0.993
12.021V 4.985V 3.287V 4.986V 964.032 51.91°C 114.73V

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
10% 5.228A 2.001A 1.991A 1.002A 85.004 84.795% 892 21.3 35.57°C 0.804
12.129V 4.998V 3.314V 4.99V 100.239 39.81°C 229.89V
20% 11.487A 3.003A 2.991A 1.204A 169.945 90.971% 843 19.3 36.01°C 0.902
12.105V 4.995V 3.31V 4.982V 186.813 40.61°C 229.88V
30% 18.101A 3.505A 3.494A 1.407A 254.949 92.389% 847 19.4 36.58°C 0.935
12.094V 4.993V 3.306V 4.974V 275.951 41.72°C 229.87V
40% 24.735A 4.008A 3.998A 1.611A 340.051 92.796% 880 20.8 36.94°C 0.95
12.082V 4.99V 3.302V 4.966V 366.45 42.55°C 229.86V
50% 31.022A 5.014A 5.004A 1.815A 424.95 92.71% 962 23.3 37.08°C 0.959
12.070V 4.987V 3.297V 4.958V 458.363 43.17°C 229.84V
60% 37.293A 6.021A 6.014A 2A 509.399 92.454% 987 24.0 37.25°C 0.964
12.058V 4.983V 3.293V 4.951V 550.977 43.69°C 229.84V
70% 43.634A 7.03A 7.025A 2.226A 594.816 92.047% 1092 26.9 38.29°C 0.969
12.048V 4.98V 3.289V 4.942V 646.218 45.38°C 229.82V
80% 49.992A 8.003A 8.036A 2.33A 679.492 91.573% 1196 29.9 39.13°C 0.973
12.037V 4.977V 3.285V 4.937V 742.007 47.24°C 229.82V
90% 56.765A 8.547A 8.536A 2.434A 765.022 91.191% 1268 31.7 39.55°C 0.975
12.023V 4.973V 3.28V 4.93V 838.923 48.64°C 229.81V
100% 63.274A 9.055A 9.064A 3.053A 849.868 90.516% 1663 39.4 40.13°C 0.977
12.013V 4.971V 3.276V 4.914V 938.918 50.19°C 229.79V
110% 69.665A 10.067A 10.176A 3.055A 934.3 90.047% 1816 41.6 40.52°C 0.978
12.000V 4.967V 3.271V 4.91V 1037.579 51.41°C 229.79V
CL1 0.115A 18.154A 18.042A 0A 151.303 82.916% 1110 27.4 37.11°C 0.901
12.104V 4.975V 3.303V 5.002V 182.477 43.59°C 229.88V
CL2 0.115A 20.083A 0A 0A 101.408 81.493% 949 23.0 38.17°C 0.845
12.131V 4.98V 3.315V 5.012V 124.442 45.24°C 229.89V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.945A 0A 67.377 74.374% 1006 24.5 39.52°C 0.784
12.127V 5V 3.308V 5.006V 90.595 47.57°C 229.89V
CL4 70.680A 0A 0A 0A 849.584 91.32% 1229 30.7 40.47°C 0.976
12.021V 4.984V 3.283V 4.985V 930.307 49.45°C 229.8V

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]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
20W 1.226A 0.5A 0.497A 0.2A 20.002 74.007% 0 <6.0 36.41°C 0.808
12.123V 5.002V 3.318V 5.006V 27.027 33.29°C 114.94V
40W 2.696A 0.7A 0.696A 0.3A 40.003 74.503% 828 19.0 34.07°C 0.93
12.126V 5.001V 3.317V 5.005V 53.69 37.38°C 114.94V
60W 4.166A 0.9A 0.896A 0.4A 60.004 80.143% 853 19.6 35.58°C 0.953
12.129V 5.001V 3.316V 5.003V 74.869 39.29°C 114.93V
80W 5.634A 1.1A 1.095A 0.5A 79.961 83.6% 883 20.9 36.01°C 0.963
12.129V 5V 3.315V 5.001V 95.649 39.99°C 114.93V

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
20W 1.226A 0.5A 0.497A 0.2A 20.005 73.907% 0 <6.0 36.25°C 0.454
12.125V 5.001V 3.317V 5.007V 27.067 33.18°C 229.89V
40W 2.696A 0.7A 0.696A 0.3A 40.005 75.565% 829 19.0 33.51°C 0.64
12.128V 5.001V 3.316V 5.005V 52.943 36.85°C 229.89V
60W 4.166A 0.9A 0.896A 0.4A 60.006 81.025% 849 19.5 33.88°C 0.734
12.130V 5V 3.316V 5.003V 74.058 37.38°C 229.89V
80W 5.634A 1.1A 1.095A 0.5A 79.963 84.708% 876 20.6 34.24°C 0.792
12.129V 4.999V 3.315V 5.001V 94.396 38.09°C 229.88V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load15.40mV15.99mV9.97mV16.53mVPass
20% Load26.59mV16.24mV11.81mV15.76mVPass
30% Load21.88mV17.32mV11.76mV16.58mVPass
40% Load20.04mV19.00mV11.71mV16.22mVPass
50% Load19.17mV19.46mV13.19mV17.14mVPass
60% Load19.58mV20.94mV14.52mV18.02mVPass
70% Load20.19mV21.56mV15.49mV19.81mVPass
80% Load20.57mV22.63mV16.21mV22.52mVPass
90% Load19.91mV22.88mV18.15mV25.13mVPass
100% Load34.33mV26.51mV19.74mV32.49mVPass
110% Load36.16mV27.70mV20.61mV31.66mVPass
Crossload133.76mV27.22mV24.04mV13.20mVPass
Crossload214.33mV17.47mV20.10mV13.41mVPass
Crossload311.98mV19.87mV15.55mV11.92mVPass
Crossload431.91mV23.25mV14.37mV13.16mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load13.66mV14.40mV9.56mV16.17mVPass
20% Load27.87mV16.75mV11.66mV14.12mVPass
30% Load22.24mV17.72mV11.71mV14.79mVPass
40% Load20.65mV17.57mV11.61mV14.33mVPass
50% Load19.27mV19.51mV12.63mV17.25mVPass
60% Load19.12mV20.48mV14.06mV18.37mVPass
70% Load19.22mV21.09mV15.24mV18.99mVPass
80% Load19.88mV22.22mV16.16mV18.27mVPass
90% Load21.27mV23.19mV18.00mV25.49mVPass
100% Load32.70mV26.80mV19.88mV30.91mVPass
110% Load33.21mV28.07mV20.94mV35.10mVPass
Crossload133.34mV26.46mV24.22mV13.33mVPass
Crossload213.10mV19.61mV20.10mV12.90mVPass
Crossload312.03mV20.79mV16.21mV12.74mVPass
Crossload430.02mV23.74mV14.39mV12.84mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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