CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermalright TR-TGFX550
Serial Number2023010907587043
Lab IDTR55002494
  • Report: 24PS2494A
  • Receipt Date: May 1, 2024
  • Test Date: Jul 2, 2024
  • Report Date: Jul 4, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermalright
Manufacturer (OEM)SANR
SeriesTGFX
Model NumberTR-TGFX550
Serial Number2023010907587043
DUT NotesIt drops category at 230V because of the low PF and the increased standby power.

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)550
TypeSFX
Cooling92mm Ball Bearing Fan
(D92PH-12B)
Semi-Passive Operation✓
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202045.830
Watts100549.6150
Total Max. Power (W)550

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 (300mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (400mm) 2 2 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (400mm+120mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (120mm+120mm+120mm) 2 6 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (120mm+120mm+120mm) 1 3 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1100mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) SANR
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 1x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF725D13 (5 Ohm @25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)

1x Yangjie GBU1506 (600V, 15A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs

2x Maplesemi SLF60R190S2 (600V, 12A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.19Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode

1x CR Micro CRXF06D065G2 (650V, 6A @ 150°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

1x TK (420V, 330uF, 2000h @ 105°C, LFW)
Main Switchers

2x
APFC Controller

Champion CM6500UNX & CM03AX
Resonant Controller

Champion CM6901X
Topology

Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 4x HUAYI Microelectronics G009N04 (40V, 142A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.96Ohm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x Potens DC3056CX (30V, 100A @ 25°C, Rds(on): 3.5mOhm) PWM Controller(s): 1x ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 3x TK (2-3000 @ 105°C, UFWE), Polymer: 26x, 1x NJCON
Supervisor IC GRENERGY GR8329E (OVP, UVP, OCP, )
Fan Model Yate Loon D92PH-12B (92mm, 12V, 0.6A, Ball Bearing Fan)
5VSB
Low Side Rectifier

1x PS1060L SBR (42 V, 10 A)
Standby PWM Controller Shenzhen Developer Microelectronics DP2358

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 v3.1 PSU Power Excursion✓

Performance Summary

Average Efficiency89.453%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load -115V61.453
Average Efficiency VSB79.514%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.1367
Average PF0.976
Avg Noise Output31.45 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)PLATINUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)Standard++
Average Efficiency91.301%
Average Efficiency VSB78.611%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.1968
Average PF0.932
Avg Noise Output31.19 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)GOLD
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)Standard++

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)17.8
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)14.6
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3.2

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 59.99 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 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 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.137 W 0.127 W N/A 0.147 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 7.987 W 7.855 W N/A 8.123 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.018 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.01 V 230.91 V 227.70 V 231.09 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 % 0.15 % N/A 0.28 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.197 W 0.176 W N/A 0.237 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 26.819 W 26.550 W N/A 27.114 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.007 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 0.227W 55.817% 0.05
5.044V 0.407W 114.86V
2 0.09A 0.454W 67.046% 0.082
5.043V 0.677W 114.85V
3 0.55A 2.767W 79.943% 0.301
5.031V 3.461W 114.84V
4 1A 5.02W 80.777% 0.392
5.02V 6.214W 114.84V
5 1.5A 7.511W 80.833% 0.433
5.007V 9.292W 114.84V
6 3A 14.905W 78.679% 0.494
4.968V 18.945W 114.83V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.227W 48.679% 0.017
5.045V 0.467W 229.84V
2 0.09A 0.454W 60.445% 0.028
5.043V 0.751W 229.83V
3 0.55A 2.767W 77.61% 0.123
5.031V 3.565W 229.84V
4 1A 5.02W 79.735% 0.197
5.02V 6.295W 229.83V
5 1.5A 7.511W 80.743% 0.258
5.007V 9.303W 229.84V
6 3A 14.905W 80.068% 0.355
4.968V 18.615W 229.84V

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% 2.762A 1.973A 1.963A 0.998A 54.996 84.356% 1421 16.9 40.3°C 0.949
12.093V 5.069V 3.361V 5.012V 65.195 41.47°C 114.83V
20% 6.541A 2.96A 2.946A 1.2A 109.922 88.944% 1426 17 40.78°C 0.967
12.081V 5.067V 3.36V 5.001V 123.586 42.17°C 114.81V
30% 10.676A 3.454A 3.439A 1.403A 164.913 90.507% 1451 17.5 41.08°C 0.967
12.070V 5.066V 3.359V 4.99V 182.209 42.96°C 114.8V
40% 14.821A 3.949A 3.931A 1.607A 219.989 91.114% 1695 22.5 41.64°C 0.972
12.064V 5.065V 3.358V 4.979V 241.444 43.89°C 114.77V
50% 18.619A 4.938A 4.916A 1.812A 274.983 91.047% 2308 32.1 42.43°C 0.978
12.057V 5.063V 3.356V 4.967V 302.02 44.66°C 114.76V
60% 22.421A 5.928A 5.903A 2A 329.881 90.76% 2729 36.5 42.92°C 0.981
12.050V 5.061V 3.354V 4.956V 363.466 45.03°C 114.74V
70% 26.218A 6.918A 6.891A 2.225A 384.965 89.654% 3103 40.6 43.14°C 0.984
12.047V 5.059V 3.353V 4.944V 429.392 45.38°C 114.72V
80% 30.019A 7.908A 7.877A 2.331A 439.384 89.313% 3103 40.6 43.89°C 0.986
12.042V 5.057V 3.351V 4.934V 491.957 47.62°C 114.71V
90% 34.212A 8.404A 8.357A 2.437A 494.41 88.894% 3104 40.6 44.84°C 0.987
12.040V 5.057V 3.35V 4.925V 556.184 49.03°C 114.69V
100% 38.208A 8.9A 8.867A 3.061A 549.622 88.259% 3104 40.6 45.45°C 0.988
12.037V 5.056V 3.349V 4.901V 622.744 50.41°C 114.65V
110% 42.071A 9.893A 9.947A 3.065A 604.628 87.558% 3104 40.6 46.6°C 0.989
12.035V 5.054V 3.347V 4.894V 690.551 52.89°C 114.64V
CL1 0.114A 11.91A 11.855A 0A 101.282 83.626% 2908 38.7 42.94°C 0.968
12.086V 5.054V 3.349V 5.026V 121.112 45.99°C 114.81V
CL2 0.114A 19.782A 0A 0A 101.317 83.011% 2337 32.2 41.24°C 0.968
12.086V 5.052V 3.357V 5.029V 122.053 43.68°C 114.8V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.718A 0A 67.379 78.943% 1775 23.8 41°C 0.957
12.090V 5.065V 3.347V 5.029V 85.354 42.93°C 114.82V
CL4 45.633A 0A 0A 0.001A 549.513 89.309% 3116 40.7 44.48°C 0.988
12.042V 5.069V 3.361V 4.993V 615.296 48.23°C 114.65V

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% 2.762A 1.972A 1.963A 0.998A 54.995 85.47% 1425 17 40.33°C 0.787
12.094V 5.069V 3.362V 5.012V 64.343 41.26°C 229.83V
20% 6.541A 2.96A 2.946A 1.2A 109.922 90.301% 1428 17.1 40.79°C 0.884
12.081V 5.067V 3.36V 5.001V 121.729 42.04°C 229.82V
30% 10.676A 3.454A 3.438A 1.403A 164.912 91.975% 1462 17.8 41.49°C 0.918
12.070V 5.066V 3.359V 4.99V 179.301 42.21°C 229.81V
40% 14.821A 3.948A 3.931A 1.607A 219.989 92.683% 1741 23.4 41.84°C 0.936
12.064V 5.065V 3.358V 4.979V 237.356 43.77°C 229.8V
50% 18.619A 4.937A 4.916A 1.812A 274.983 92.79% 2272 31.3 42.38°C 0.947
12.056V 5.064V 3.356V 4.967V 296.349 44.07°C 229.8V
60% 22.423A 5.927A 5.902A 2A 329.882 92.66% 2672 35.9 42.65°C 0.954
12.049V 5.062V 3.355V 4.956V 356.015 44.19°C 229.78V
70% 26.220A 6.918A 6.89A 2.225A 384.969 91.702% 3107 40.6 43.3°C 0.962
12.047V 5.06V 3.353V 4.943V 419.816 45.08°C 229.77V
80% 30.023A 7.906A 7.877A 2.331A 439.388 91.607% 3103 40.6 43.72°C 0.965
12.041V 5.058V 3.351V 4.934V 479.647 45.71°C 229.77V
90% 34.222A 8.403A 8.357A 2.437A 494.408 91.47% 3102 40.6 44.74°C 0.968
12.036V 5.057V 3.35V 4.925V 540.512 46.55°C 229.75V
100% 38.221A 8.899A 8.867A 3.06A 549.619 91.132% 3112 40.7 45°C 0.97
12.033V 5.056V 3.349V 4.902V 603.107 48.27°C 229.75V
110% 42.086A 9.892A 9.947A 3.065A 604.627 90.781% 3110 40.6 46.31°C 0.973
12.031V 5.054V 3.347V 4.895V 666.028 49.64°C 229.74V
CL1 0.114A 11.909A 11.854A 0A 101.283 84.812% 2788 37 42.08°C 0.883
12.086V 5.055V 3.349V 5.026V 119.42 44.53°C 229.82V
CL2 0.114A 19.781A 0A 0A 101.329 84.577% 2149 29.6 40.52°C 0.883
12.085V 5.052V 3.357V 5.029V 119.808 42.87°C 229.82V
CL3 0.114A 0A 19.718A 0A 67.38 80.032% 1715 22.8 40.95°C 0.836
12.089V 5.065V 3.347V 5.029V 84.19 42.9°C 229.83V
CL4 45.653A 0A 0A 0.001A 549.474 92.211% 3123 40.8 47.36°C 0.97
12.036V 5.07V 3.361V 4.994V 595.886 48.44°C 229.76V

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 1.227A 0.493A 0.49A 0.199A 19.993 72.889% 0 <6.0 39.5°C 0.877
12.098V 5.072V 3.364V 5.038V 27.429 36.17°C 114.86V
40W 2.702A 0.69A 0.687A 0.298A 39.994 81.964% 0 <6.0 38.82°C 0.927
12.098V 5.072V 3.364V 5.033V 48.796 37.34°C 114.85V
60W 4.178A 0.887A 0.883A 0.398A 59.995 86.249% 1419 16.9 38.74°C 0.949
12.094V 5.07V 3.363V 5.029V 69.559 39.36°C 114.84V
80W 5.650A 1.085A 1.079A 0.498A 79.933 88.157% 1418 16.8 39.09°C 0.961
12.090V 5.07V 3.362V 5.024V 90.672 40°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 1.226A 0.493A 0.49A 0.199A 19.992 74.328% 0 <6.0 38.01°C 0.564
12.099V 5.072V 3.364V 5.038V 26.895 36.37°C 229.83V
40W 2.702A 0.69A 0.687A 0.298A 39.994 83.209% 1411 16.8 37.23°C 0.721
12.097V 5.072V 3.364V 5.033V 48.066 38.23°C 229.83V
60W 4.178A 0.887A 0.883A 0.398A 59.994 87.607% 1421 16.9 38.69°C 0.8
12.093V 5.071V 3.363V 5.029V 68.482 39.77°C 229.83V
80W 5.650A 1.084A 1.079A 0.498A 79.932 89.455% 1420 16.9 39.01°C 0.845
12.089V 5.07V 3.363V 5.024V 89.351 40.06°C 229.83V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load26.65mV18.88mV16.57mV11.59mVPass
20% Load40.40mV20.12mV18.16mV13.65mVPass
30% Load50.54mV20.48mV17.29mV15.34mVPass
40% Load44.45mV21.30mV18.32mV17.04mVPass
50% Load39.38mV22.22mV17.90mV19.81mVPass
60% Load38.72mV25.15mV19.19mV21.04mVPass
70% Load46.80mV27.41mV19.55mV26.63mVPass
80% Load49.46mV29.76mV22.42mV28.37mVPass
90% Load48.13mV33.15mV22.32mV29.66mVPass
100% Load75.99mV35.96mV23.33mV38.04mVPass
110% Load76.16mV38.42mV24.71mV40.45mVPass
Crossload160.20mV22.52mV20.06mV21.66mVPass
Crossload246.08mV26.69mV15.80mV20.78mVPass
Crossload338.15mV22.53mV23.40mV19.39mVPass
Crossload470.64mV34.40mV23.32mV37.25mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load37.44mV20.84mV17.18mV12.93mVPass
20% Load43.73mV20.32mV16.67mV14.01mVPass
30% Load55.65mV21.30mV18.16mV16.27mVPass
40% Load47.93mV21.14mV17.60mV17.55mVPass
50% Load43.02mV23.04mV18.62mV19.91mVPass
60% Load39.90mV25.97mV18.32mV21.29mVPass
70% Load45.67mV27.10mV19.96mV25.71mVPass
80% Load48.64mV30.07mV20.42mV28.32mVPass
90% Load48.74mV32.90mV20.68mV30.43mVPass
100% Load78.73mV37.20mV24.76mV37.94mVPass
110% Load76.81mV39.01mV25.52mV40.30mVPass
Crossload162.94mV23.86mV20.01mV21.02mVPass
Crossload243.58mV27.87mV15.85mV20.42mVPass
Crossload340.81mV25.30mV22.83mV20.11mVPass
Crossload474.26mV36.11mV23.24mV38.11mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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