CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1050W
Serial NumberPSTPD1050FNFAGEHPK000199
Lab IDTT10502249
  • Report: 23PS2249A
  • Receipt Date: Aug 17, 2023
  • Test Date: Oct 2, 2023
  • Report Date: Oct 3, 2023
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)HKC
SeriesToughpower GF A3
Model NumberTTP-1050AH2FKG
Serial NumberPSTPD1050FNFAGEHPK000199
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1050
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
[TT-1225 (AV-F12025MS)]
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202087.530.3
Watts1001050153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1050

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
63640-80-80 x10
63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P
Power Analyzers RS HMC8015, N4L PPA1530, N4L PPA5530
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, Rigol DS7014, Siglent SDS2104X PLUS
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Temperature Logger Picoscope TC-08
Tachometer UNI-T UT372
Multimeters Keysight 34465A, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
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 16-18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (650mm) 2 2 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+155mm) 2 4 16-18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (600mm) (600W) 1 1 16-26AWG No
SATA (500mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (500mm+155m+155mm+155mm) 1 4 18AWG No
FDD Adapter (150mm) 1 1 22AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) HKC
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 1x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor 5D-15  (5 Ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s) 2x Diodes GBU25KH (800V, 25A @with heatsink)
APFC MOSFETs 2x Lonten LSB65R099GT (650V, 26A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm )
APFC Boost Diode 1x Global Power Tech. G3S06010J (600V, 8A @ 150°C)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 570uF , 2000h @ 105°C, KHE)
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 470uF , 2000h @ 105°C, KMZ)
Main Switchers 2x Lonten LSB65R099GT (650V, 26A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm )
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX & CM03X
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901X
Digital MCU Texas Instrument TPS54231
IC Driver Novesense NSi6602
Topology Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 6x Infineon ISC012N04LM6 (40V, 141A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.2Ohm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x Excelliance MOS EMB06N03A (30V, 50A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 6mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): 1x ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic:
3x CapXon (3,000h @ 105°C, KF)
8x CapXon (2,000h @ 105°C, KF)
2x CapXon ( 2,000h @ 105°C, GF)


Polymer: 39x CapXon
Supervisor IC IN1S429I - SCG
Fan Controller 1x
Fan Model TT-1225 (AV-F12025MS) (120mm, 12V, 0.3A, Sleeve Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Rectifier SB1045L (45V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller PN8141

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

Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)89.649%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)26.05dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.988
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load70.604%
Standby Power Consumption0.0338W
12V Ripple (Full Load)17.79mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)9.05mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)10.29mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)10.29mV
12V Load Regulation0.47%
5V Load Regulation0.38%
3.3V Load Regulation0.88%
5VSB Load Regulation2.35%
Inrush Current65.510A
Efficiency RatingPLATINUM
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.823%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)24.70dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.956
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Standby Power Consumption0.1024W
12V Ripple (Full Load)17.53mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)9.29mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)10.53mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)10.23mV
12V Load Regulation0.49%
5V Load Regulation0.36%
3.3V Load Regulation0.88%
5VSB Load Regulation2.47%
Inrush Current135.600A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.21V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.946V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.181V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.889V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal21.70ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time18.70ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay3.00ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)49.0ms50.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)112.0ms113.0ms
OPP (25.65°C / 36.24°C)125.06%118.44%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)21.7
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)18.7
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 114.87 V 114.83 V 113.85 V 114.91 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.98 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: 0.14 % 0.11 % N/A 0.20 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.034 W -0.005 W N/A 0.074 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 11.895 W 11.866 W N/A 11.930 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.005 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 229.98 V 229.90 V 227.70 V 230.04 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 1.415 1.340 1.417 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.16 % 0.14 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.102 W 0.053 W N/A 0.160 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 41.046 W 40.998 W N/A 41.100 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Graphs

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 0.229W 67.311% 0.031
5.087V 0.34W 114.89V
2 0.09A 0.458W 74.438% 0.055
5.086V 0.615W 114.89V
3 0.55A 2.793W 82.037% 0.247
5.078V 3.404W 114.89V
4 1A 5.071W 82.641% 0.348
5.071V 6.136W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.594W 82.067% 0.398
5.063V 9.254W 114.88V
6 3A 15.112W 79.434% 0.476
5.038V 19.025W 114.87V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.229W 55.117% 0.011
5.091V 0.416W 229.95V
2 0.09A 0.458W 66.308% 0.018
5.088V 0.691W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.793W 79.912% 0.09
5.08V 3.496W 229.94V
4 1A 5.072W 81.014% 0.152
5.072V 6.26W 229.94V
5 1.5A 7.596W 81.778% 0.195
5.064V 9.287W 229.94V
6 3A 15.115W 80.566% 0.308
5.039V 18.76W 229.94V

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% 6.972A 1.984A 1.977A 0.984A 104.925 88.449% 0 <6.0 44.24°C 0.973
11.952V 5.04V 3.338V 5.082V 118.629 39.96°C 114.83V
20% 14.977A 2.977A 2.968A 1.183A 209.908 91.203% 0 <6.0 45.35°C 0.98
11.952V 5.038V 3.335V 5.072V 230.155 40.7°C 114.79V
30% 23.346A 3.477A 3.467A 1.383A 314.926 91.913% 993 23.2 41.03°C 0.985
11.945V 5.034V 3.332V 5.061V 342.634 46.22°C 114.76V
40% 31.690A 3.975A 3.966A 1.584A 419.52 91.963% 995 23.2 41.55°C 0.989
11.938V 5.032V 3.329V 5.05V 456.182 47.16°C 114.72V
50% 39.753A 4.971A 4.962A 1.786A 524.864 91.608% 998 23.3 42.45°C 0.992
11.933V 5.03V 3.325V 5.039V 572.95 48.51°C 114.69V
60% 47.746A 5.967A 5.959A 1.989A 629.377 90.535% 1000 23.3 42.94°C 0.994
11.929V 5.028V 3.323V 5.028V 695.18 49.39°C 114.64V
70% 55.818A 6.964A 6.959A 2.192A 734.644 89.908% 1008 23.5 43.35°C 0.995
11.923V 5.026V 3.32V 5.018V 817.107 50.39°C 114.6V
80% 63.896A 7.961A 7.959A 2.295A 839.463 89.087% 1014 23.7 43.89°C 0.996
11.919V 5.025V 3.317V 5.011V 942.297 51.95°C 114.56V
90% 72.388A 8.459A 8.448A 2.398A 944.855 88.19% 1513 35.8 44.31°C 0.997
11.914V 5.024V 3.314V 5.004V 1071.389 53.33°C 114.52V
100% 80.611A 8.961A 8.969A 3.01A 1049.688 87.283% 1818 41.5 45.11°C 0.997
11.909V 5.021V 3.311V 4.982V 1202.631 55.12°C 114.48V
110% 88.726A 9.963A 10.066A 3.015A 1154.301 86.422% 1941 43.4 46.88°C 0.997
11.902V 5.018V 3.308V 4.975V 1335.663 57.82°C 114.43V
CL1 0.115A 11.965A 11.917A 0A 101.274 82.877% 1011 23.6 40.12°C 0.976
11.961V 5.031V 3.331V 5.11V 122.198 45.61°C 114.82V
CL2 0.115A 19.881A 0A 0A 101.35 81.281% 1009 23.5 40.22°C 0.977
11.958V 5.028V 3.341V 5.11V 124.691 47.25°C 114.82V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.835A 0A 67.374 75.96% 0 <6.0 49.25°C 0.965
11.955V 5.043V 3.327V 5.105V 88.698 40.19°C 114.84V
CL4 88.181A 0A 0A 0A 1049.47 88.323% 1152 28.1 45.05°C 0.997
11.901V 5.032V 3.32V 5.053V 1188.23 56.01°C 114.48V

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% 6.974A 1.984A 1.977A 0.984A 104.942 89.765% 0 <6.0 44.37°C 0.85
11.952V 5.04V 3.338V 5.081V 116.909 40.22°C 229.92V
20% 14.980A 2.978A 2.968A 1.183A 209.94 92.671% 0 <6.0 44.98°C 0.937
11.952V 5.038V 3.335V 5.07V 226.54 40.57°C 229.91V
30% 23.348A 3.477A 3.467A 1.384A 314.943 93.5% 988 23.1 41.47°C 0.961
11.945V 5.034V 3.332V 5.06V 336.838 46.47°C 229.89V
40% 31.686A 3.975A 3.965A 1.585A 419.489 93.771% 994 23.2 41.91°C 0.972
11.939V 5.032V 3.329V 5.048V 447.357 47.42°C 229.88V
50% 39.745A 4.97A 4.961A 1.787A 524.789 93.642% 999 23.3 42.21°C 0.978
11.933V 5.03V 3.326V 5.037V 560.421 48.23°C 229.86V
60% 47.740A 5.966A 5.959A 1.99A 629.32 92.775% 1003 23.4 42.62°C 0.984
11.930V 5.029V 3.323V 5.026V 678.333 49.21°C 229.84V
70% 55.815A 6.963A 6.958A 2.193A 734.657 92.449% 1007 23.5 43.15°C 0.986
11.924V 5.027V 3.32V 5.015V 794.667 50.24°C 229.82V
80% 63.894A 7.961A 7.958A 2.296A 839.463 92.018% 1013 23.7 43.84°C 0.988
11.919V 5.025V 3.317V 5.007V 912.284 51.88°C 229.81V
90% 72.389A 8.459A 8.447A 2.4A 944.848 91.503% 1408 33.9 44.67°C 0.989
11.913V 5.024V 3.314V 4.998V 1032.593 53.74°C 229.79V
100% 80.613A 8.96A 8.968A 3.014A 1049.671 90.933% 1780 40.6 45.07°C 0.99
11.908V 5.022V 3.311V 4.977V 1154.332 55.11°C 229.77V
110% 88.736A 9.96A 10.064A 3.019A 1154.253 90.546% 1598 37.4 46.91°C 0.991
11.900V 5.02V 3.308V 4.968V 1274.782 57.84°C 229.75V
CL1 0.115A 11.963A 11.916A 0A 101.272 84.131% 1014 23.7 40.68°C 0.856
11.961V 5.032V 3.331V 5.109V 120.375 46.21°C 229.93V
CL2 0.115A 19.88A 0A 0A 101.351 82.416% 1012 23.6 40.32°C 0.859
11.958V 5.029V 3.341V 5.109V 122.973 47.41°C 229.93V
CL3 0.115A 0A 19.83A 0A 67.376 76.654% 0 <6.0 49.09°C 0.786
11.954V 5.046V 3.328V 5.104V 87.883 40.02°C 229.93V
CL4 88.190A 0A 0A 0A 1049.5 91.896% 1001 23.3 45.35°C 0.99
11.900V 5.032V 3.32V 5.052V 1142.055 56.29°C 229.77V

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 1.240A 0.496A 0.494A 0.196A 19.99 69.616% 0 <6.0 39.77°C 0.843
11.965V 5.038V 3.34V 5.099V 28.715 36.66°C 114.87V
40W 2.734A 0.695A 0.692A 0.294A 39.989 80.85% 0 <6.0 40.36°C 0.928
11.952V 5.039V 3.34V 5.098V 49.461 37.1°C 114.85V
60W 4.228A 0.893A 0.889A 0.392A 59.989 84.675% 0 <6.0 42.32°C 0.951
11.949V 5.04V 3.34V 5.095V 70.846 38.49°C 114.85V
80W 5.715A 1.091A 1.087A 0.491A 79.921 87.391% 0 <6.0 43.15°C 0.965
11.950V 5.04V 3.339V 5.093V 91.453 39.16°C 114.84V

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 1.240A 0.496A 0.494A 0.196A 19.991 69.738% 0 <6.0 39.82°C 0.457
11.966V 5.039V 3.34V 5.1V 28.669 36.75°C 229.94V
40W 2.734A 0.694A 0.692A 0.294A 39.99 81.294% 0 <6.0 40.46°C 0.619
11.953V 5.04V 3.34V 5.098V 49.193 37.16°C 229.94V
60W 4.228A 0.893A 0.889A 0.392A 59.99 85.981% 0 <6.0 41.52°C 0.722
11.950V 5.04V 3.34V 5.096V 69.769 38.07°C 229.94V
80W 5.715A 1.091A 1.087A 0.491A 79.922 88.345% 0 <6.0 42.86°C 0.791
11.950V 5.04V 3.339V 5.093V 90.466 39.06°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load20.23mV4.95mV5.28mV3.72mVPass
20% Load16.31mV5.41mV5.43mV3.87mVPass
30% Load15.95mV5.67mV5.64mV4.33mVPass
40% Load14.56mV5.51mV6.21mV4.49mVPass
50% Load13.99mV6.18mV6.46mV5.16mVPass
60% Load14.81mV6.34mV7.08mV5.73mVPass
70% Load13.73mV6.91mV7.45mV6.40mVPass
80% Load14.74mV7.00mV8.74mV6.76mVPass
90% Load15.21mV8.35mV9.41mV7.23mVPass
100% Load17.79mV9.05mV10.29mV10.29mVPass
110% Load19.46mV9.46mV10.74mV10.89mVPass
Crossload118.89mV9.89mV9.82mV4.46mVPass
Crossload213.73mV12.11mV5.79mV4.08mVPass
Crossload39.85mV8.50mV10.29mV3.77mVPass
Crossload416.99mV6.94mV7.91mV8.31mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load19.56mV5.10mV5.28mV3.71mVPass
20% Load16.05mV5.15mV5.69mV3.98mVPass
30% Load16.46mV5.62mV5.95mV4.28mVPass
40% Load15.23mV5.87mV6.62mV4.65mVPass
50% Load14.35mV6.18mV6.41mV5.01mVPass
60% Load15.74mV6.80mV7.24mV5.68mVPass
70% Load13.53mV6.96mV7.39mV6.30mVPass
80% Load14.59mV7.06mV9.00mV6.86mVPass
90% Load14.20mV8.40mV9.36mV6.97mVPass
100% Load17.53mV9.29mV10.53mV10.23mVPass
110% Load18.77mV9.53mV11.36mV10.04mVPass
Crossload118.58mV10.04mV9.56mV4.55mVPass
Crossload214.86mV11.64mV6.20mV3.82mVPass
Crossload39.59mV7.11mV9.36mV3.56mVPass
Crossload416.74mV6.76mV8.30mV7.91mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 1050W

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