CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Seasonic Vertex PX-1200
Serial Number
Lab IDSS12002490
  • Report: 24PS2490A
  • Receipt Date: Jun 10, 2024
  • Test Date: Jun 25, 2024
  • Report Date: Jul 2, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandSeasonic
Manufacturer (OEM)Seasonic
SeriesVertex PX
Model Number12122PXAFS
Serial Number
Fan Report LinkHong Hua HA13525H12F-Z (0.5A)
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-7.5
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan
(HA13525H12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps252510030.3
Watts1251200153.6
Total Max. Power (W)1200

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 (610mm) 1 1 16-18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (700mm) 2 2 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (750mm) 3 3 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (700mm) (600W) 1 1 16-28AWG No
SATA 3.3 (410mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (500mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 3 12 18AWG No
4 pin Molex (450mm+120mm+120mm) 1 3 18AWG No

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, 1x CM02X (Discharge IC)
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF72-5D20L (5 Ohm) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)
2x
APFC MOSFETs
2x Toshiba TK31E60W (600V, 30.8A, Rds(on): 0.088Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
1x Cree C6D10065 (650V, 10A @ 155°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 820uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, KHE) & 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 330uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMR)
Main Switchers
4x Infineon IPA60R120P7 (600V, 16A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.12Ohm)
APFC Controller Champion CM6500UNX
Resonant Controller Champion CU6901VPA
Topology
Primary side: APFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter
Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 8x Nexperia PSMN1R0-40YLD (40V, 198A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.93mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 6x Nexperia PSMN4R0-30YLD (30V, 67A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 6.6mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 3x Nichicon (2-5,000h @ 105°C, HD),
1x Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE),
5x Rubycon (3-6,000h @ 105°C, YXG)
8x Rubycon (6-10,000h @ 105°C, ZLH)
Polymer: 6x Nippon Chemi-Con, 22x FPCAP, 9x NIC
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527RA (OVP, UVP, OCP, SCP, PG)
Fan Controller Nuvoton M031FB0AE
Fan Model Hong Hua HA13525H12F-Z (135mm, 12V, 0.50A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Standby PWM Controller Excelliance MOS EM8569C

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

Average Efficiency89.260%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load75.292%
Average Efficiency VSB80.766%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0502
Average PF0.987
Avg Noise Output22.75 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)PLATINUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A
Average Efficiency91.493%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Average Efficiency VSB79.418%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.1425
Average PF0.961
Avg Noise Output23.12 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)PLATINUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)25
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)20.1
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)4.9

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.08 V 115.04 V 113.85 V 115.12 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.95 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.02 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.418 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.09 % N/A 0.19 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.050 W 0.014 W N/A 0.085 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.694 W 10.339 W N/A 11.058 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: 231.02 V 230.93 V 227.70 V 231.08 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: 1.417 1.416 1.340 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.17 % 0.14 % N/A 0.25 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.143 W 0.118 W N/A 0.200 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 35.269 W 34.753 W N/A 35.814 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.004 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 0.231W 66.663% 0.034
5.14V 0.347W 114.88V
2 0.09A 0.463W 73.137% 0.06
5.139V 0.633W 114.88V
3 0.55A 2.821W 81.519% 0.26
5.13V 3.46W 114.86V
4 1A 5.12W 81.663% 0.353
5.12V 6.27W 114.86V
5 1.5A 7.666W 81.88% 0.411
5.11V 9.362W 114.86V
6 3A 15.232W 79.868% 0.486
5.077V 19.071W 114.85V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.231W 53.18% 0.013
5.14V 0.435W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.463W 63.448% 0.021
5.139V 0.73W 229.95V
3 0.55A 2.821W 78.628% 0.099
5.129V 3.589W 229.93V
4 1A 5.12W 80.35% 0.165
5.12V 6.372W 229.93V
5 1.5A 7.665W 81.06% 0.218
5.11V 9.455W 229.94V
6 3A 15.238W 81.284% 0.328
5.079V 18.748W 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% 8.055A 1.986A 1.985A 0.977A 119.976 86.318% 0 <6.0 42.98°C 0.974
12.213V 5.035V 3.325V 5.115V 138.994 40.09°C 114.81V
20% 17.134A 2.981A 2.98A 1.175A 239.925 90.97% 0 <6.0 44.06°C 0.985
12.199V 5.032V 3.322V 5.105V 263.741 40.78°C 114.77V
30% 26.495A 3.479A 3.479A 1.374A 359.111 91.941% 0 <6.0 46.52°C 0.99
12.193V 5.03V 3.32V 5.095V 390.592 41.18°C 114.74V
40% 35.960A 3.979A 3.981A 1.573A 479.474 91.832% 799 22 41.8°C 0.989
12.188V 5.027V 3.316V 5.085V 522.124 58.06°C 114.69V
50% 45.032A 4.977A 4.982A 1.774A 599.223 91.409% 794 21.7 42.4°C 0.99
12.185V 5.024V 3.312V 5.074V 655.538 59.64°C 114.65V
60% 54.163A 5.976A 5.985A 1.975A 719.751 90.784% 787 21.3 42.57°C 0.991
12.184V 5.021V 3.308V 5.064V 792.814 63.91°C 114.61V
70% 63.231A 6.975A 6.99A 2.177A 839.506 90.016% 780 21.2 43.47°C 0.993
12.184V 5.019V 3.305V 5.052V 932.617 69.54°C 114.56V
80% 72.355A 7.974A 7.994A 2.28A 959.492 89.138% 775 20.7 43.79°C 0.994
12.185V 5.016V 3.302V 5.044V 1076.412 76.97°C 114.53V
90% 81.798A 8.475A 8.486A 2.383A 1079.303 88.274% 1116 32.1 44.08°C 0.995
12.186V 5.014V 3.299V 5.035V 1222.673 76.79°C 114.48V
100% 91.061A 8.978A 9.01A 2.991A 1199.327 87.225% 1615 42.6 45.91°C 0.996
12.186V 5.012V 3.296V 5.016V 1374.986 75.77°C 114.43V
110% 100.269A 9.982A 10.115A 2.995A 1319.968 86.204% 2097 49.4 46.17°C 0.996
12.184V 5.009V 3.292V 5.009V 1531.227 73.34°C 114.38V
CL1 0.114A 15.001A 14.961A 0A 126.295 81.536% 800 22 40.68°C 0.977
12.215V 5.019V 3.315V 5.127V 154.896 55.64°C 114.8V
CL2 0.113A 24.898A 0A 0A 126.254 80.107% 801 22 40.99°C 0.978
12.215V 5.015V 3.329V 5.132V 157.61 54.05°C 114.81V
CL3 0.113A 0A 24.889A 0A 83.884 73.359% 798 21.9 40.85°C 0.971
12.209V 5.038V 3.315V 5.128V 114.348 53.52°C 114.82V
CL4 98.499A 0A 0A 0A 1199.905 87.854% 1202 34.4 45.8°C 0.995
12.182V 5.026V 3.307V 5.084V 1365.802 77.58°C 114.44V

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% 8.057A 1.986A 1.985A 0.978A 119.983 87.234% 0 <6.0 45.87°C 0.863
12.212V 5.035V 3.325V 5.115V 137.541 40.12°C 229.92V
20% 17.136A 2.981A 2.98A 1.175A 239.933 92.175% 0 <6.0 46.58°C 0.943
12.198V 5.032V 3.322V 5.105V 260.308 40.6°C 229.9V
30% 26.499A 3.479A 3.479A 1.374A 359.136 93.479% 0 <6.0 47.22°C 0.966
12.192V 5.03V 3.32V 5.095V 384.187 41.31°C 229.88V
40% 35.965A 3.979A 3.981A 1.574A 479.506 93.663% 638 14.5 41.82°C 0.976
12.187V 5.027V 3.316V 5.084V 511.946 54.96°C 229.87V
50% 45.038A 4.977A 4.982A 1.774A 599.253 93.57% 791 21.5 42.39°C 0.981
12.184V 5.024V 3.312V 5.074V 640.433 55.21°C 229.85V
60% 54.171A 5.975A 5.985A 1.975A 719.768 93.335% 786 21.3 42.79°C 0.984
12.183V 5.022V 3.308V 5.063V 771.167 57.78°C 229.83V
70% 63.237A 6.975A 6.99A 2.178A 839.51 92.905% 780 21.2 43.3°C 0.986
12.183V 5.019V 3.305V 5.052V 903.625 61.87°C 229.81V
80% 72.359A 7.973A 7.994A 2.28A 959.492 92.437% 774 20.7 43.6°C 0.988
12.184V 5.017V 3.302V 5.043V 1037.989 66.99°C 229.79V
90% 81.803A 8.475A 8.486A 2.384A 1079.291 91.949% 1098 31.6 44.55°C 0.989
12.185V 5.015V 3.299V 5.035V 1173.785 68.02°C 229.77V
100% 91.062A 8.978A 9.01A 2.991A 1199.328 91.349% 1523 41.3 45.87°C 0.989
12.185V 5.012V 3.296V 5.015V 1312.911 67.17°C 229.75V
110% 100.272A 9.982A 10.114A 2.995A 1319.969 90.763% 2098 49.5 46.35°C 0.99
12.183V 5.009V 3.292V 5.008V 1454.295 65.2°C 229.73V
CL1 0.114A 15A 14.959A 0A 126.295 82.197% 800 22 41.43°C 0.884
12.214V 5.02V 3.315V 5.127V 153.652 54.6°C 229.93V
CL2 0.113A 24.897A 0A 0A 126.257 80.786% 801 22 40.67°C 0.886
12.214V 5.015V 3.329V 5.132V 156.288 53.52°C 229.93V
CL3 0.113A 0A 24.89A 0A 83.884 73.933% 798 21.9 40.93°C 0.826
12.209V 5.038V 3.314V 5.128V 113.46 52.4°C 229.93V
CL4 98.508A 0A 0A 0A 1199.899 91.898% 1169 33.7 45.49°C 0.989
12.181V 5.026V 3.307V 5.084V 1305.688 66.85°C 229.75V

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 1.228A 0.496A 0.496A 0.195A 19.992 73.177% 0 <6.0 40.64°C 0.771
12.092V 5.038V 3.328V 5.137V 27.32 36.29°C 114.84V
40W 2.704A 0.695A 0.694A 0.292A 39.992 80.084% 0 <6.0 40.36°C 0.902
12.087V 5.037V 3.327V 5.134V 49.935 37.09°C 114.84V
60W 4.137A 0.893A 0.892A 0.39A 59.993 73.97% 0 <6.0 40.88°C 0.952
12.213V 5.037V 3.327V 5.131V 81.105 38.27°C 114.83V
80W 5.591A 1.092A 1.091A 0.488A 79.928 82.706% 0 <6.0 41.19°C 0.959
12.215V 5.036V 3.327V 5.128V 96.645 39.4°C 114.83V

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 1.228A 0.496A 0.496A 0.195A 19.993 70.702% 0 <6.0 40.82°C 0.413
12.090V 5.037V 3.327V 5.136V 27.111 36.29°C 229.93V
40W 2.704A 0.695A 0.694A 0.292A 39.994 80.097% 0 <6.0 43.47°C 0.582
12.085V 5.037V 3.327V 5.133V 49.93 37.14°C 229.93V
60W 4.138A 0.894A 0.893A 0.39A 59.994 74.555% 0 <6.0 43.72°C 0.737
12.211V 5.036V 3.327V 5.13V 80.507 38.31°C 229.93V
80W 5.593A 1.092A 1.091A 0.488A 79.932 83.122% 0 <6.0 45.3°C 0.787
12.212V 5.036V 3.327V 5.128V 96.165 39.47°C 229.93V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 11.8 mV 15.6 mV 18.4 mV 12.3 mV Pass
20% Load 16.8 mV 10.8 mV 16.3 mV 10.8 mV Pass
30% Load 15.4 mV 9.8 mV 15.6 mV 12.8 mV Pass
40% Load 14.3 mV 12.8 mV 17.6 mV 26.0 mV Pass
50% Load 15.1 mV 12.9 mV 18.3 mV 26.1 mV Pass
60% Load 15.1 mV 14.3 mV 18.4 mV 26.0 mV Pass
70% Load 15.8 mV 13.4 mV 19.1 mV 27.3 mV Pass
80% Load 16.3 mV 14.7 mV 19.5 mV 26.3 mV Pass
90% Load 17.2 mV 15.2 mV 20.7 mV 26.6 mV Pass
100% Load 23.1 mV 17.9 mV 23.6 mV 29.1 mV Pass
110% Load 25.0 mV 19.3 mV 26.3 mV 29.3 mV Pass
Crossload 1 12.8 mV 14.4 mV 23.6 mV 27.5 mV Pass
Crossload 2 15.9 mV 23.4 mV 24.3 mV 25.6 mV Pass
Crossload 3 12.4 mV 12.1 mV 24.0 mV 24.3 mV Pass
Crossload 4 23.5 mV 16.4 mV 20.5 mV 25.0 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 11.7 mV 15.4 mV 18.7 mV 12.4 mV Pass
20% Load 18.1 mV 10.3 mV 16.1 mV 11.4 mV Pass
30% Load 14.1 mV 10.4 mV 15.6 mV 12.7 mV Pass
40% Load 14.7 mV 12.1 mV 18.1 mV 24.7 mV Pass
50% Load 14.6 mV 12.3 mV 17.8 mV 24.6 mV Pass
60% Load 15.3 mV 13.7 mV 18.4 mV 25.9 mV Pass
70% Load 15.5 mV 13.4 mV 19.5 mV 26.7 mV Pass
80% Load 17.0 mV 14.2 mV 20.1 mV 26.0 mV Pass
90% Load 17.9 mV 16.0 mV 21.3 mV 27.3 mV Pass
100% Load 23.5 mV 16.8 mV 23.5 mV 28.3 mV Pass
110% Load 26.3 mV 18.6 mV 24.1 mV 29.5 mV Pass
Crossload 1 13.5 mV 13.6 mV 23.9 mV 27.1 mV Pass
Crossload 2 14.8 mV 24.1 mV 23.9 mV 25.2 mV Pass
Crossload 3 12.4 mV 11.4 mV 22.5 mV 23.5 mV Pass
Crossload 4 23.6 mV 17.3 mV 20.7 mV 27.7 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Seasonic Vertex PX-1200

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