CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Pichau Gaming Stardust 650W
Serial Number
Lab IDPC65002509
  • Report: 24PS2509A
  • Receipt Date: Jun 25, 2024
  • Test Date: Jul 16, 2024
  • Report Date: Jul 17, 2024
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandPichau Gaming
Manufacturer (OEM)Kinpower
SeriesStardust
Model Number
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)650
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(EFS-12E12H)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202054.230.3
Watts103650153.6
Total Max. Power (W)650

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

Cables and Connectors

Modular Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (500mm) 1 1 18AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (600mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (500mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (450mm+150mm+150mm) 2 6 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (450mm+150mm+150mm) 1 3 18AWG No

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM)
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor M72 5D-15 (5 Ohm @25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)

1x
APFC MOSFETs

2x Fuxin Semicondutor FX25S55GF
APFC Boost Diode

1x ST Micronics STTH12S06D (600V, 12A @ 175°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

1x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 470uF, 2000h @ 105°C, KMW)
Main Switchers

2x FuXin Semiconductor FXN28N50F (500 V, 16.7 A @ 100 °C, Rds (on): 0.2 ohm)
PFC/PWM Controller

Champion CM6800UX
Topology

Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & Double Forward Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 4x FuXin Semiconductor FXN0206C
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x Excelliance EMB06N03R (20V, 45A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 6mOhm PWM Controller(s): 2x Aplustek AT8853ZSPC
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 10x Chengx (2-4,000 @ 105°C, GR), 1x TK (105°C, SZ) Polymer: 16x Chengx (PC)
Supervisor IC IN1S4291-SCG
Fan Model DWPH EFS-12E12H (120mm, 12V, 0.50A, Rifle Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Low Side Rectifier

SMC Schottky SK54 (40V, 5A @ 150°C)
Standby PWM Controller FuXin Semiconductor FXI8252S

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 Efficiency84.619%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load -115V62.874
Average Efficiency 5VSB78.551%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0703
Average PF0.979
Avg Noise Output34.76 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)
Average Efficiency87.064%
Average Efficiency 5VSB76.688%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.1453
Average PF0.941
Avg Noise Output34.47 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)21.8
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)17.3
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)4.5

Vampire Power

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.08 V 115.05 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 % 0.08 % N/A 0.18 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.070 W 0.063 W N/A 0.080 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 2.407 W 2.342 W N/A 2.483 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.028 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.04 V 230.95 V 227.70 V 231.10 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 1.417 1.340 1.419 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.17 % 0.14 % N/A 0.25 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.145 W 0.130 W N/A 0.176 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 8.036 W 7.927 W N/A 8.177 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.018 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 0.232W 63.153% 0.125
5.159V 0.368W 114.87V
2 0.09A 0.464W 69.943% 0.197
5.157V 0.663W 114.87V
3 0.55A 2.824W 79.389% 0.378
5.137V 3.557W 114.86V
4 1A 5.115W 79.59% 0.41
5.116V 6.427W 114.87V
5 1.5A 7.64W 79.285% 0.435
5.094V 9.636W 114.86V
6 2.999A 15.075W 77.19% 0.474
5.026V 19.529W 114.85V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.232W 52.275% 0.047
5.159V 0.445W 229.94V
2 0.09A 0.464W 62.821% 0.076
5.158V 0.74W 229.94V
3 0.55A 2.824W 76.308% 0.253
5.136V 3.701W 229.93V
4 1A 5.116W 77.69% 0.317
5.116V 6.585W 229.93V
5 1.5A 7.64W 78.313% 0.346
5.094V 9.755W 229.93V
6 2.999A 15.077W 77.872% 0.393
5.027V 19.362W 229.93V

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

10-110% 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% 3.578A 1.988A 1.983A 0.979A 64.983 81.491% 881 18.9 40.29°C 0.951
12.125V 5.029V 3.327V 5.107V 79.744 43.75°C 114.85V
20% 8.177A 2.986A 2.981A 1.179A 129.89 86.401% 886 19.3 40.71°C 0.969
12.105V 5.022V 3.321V 5.088V 150.334 45.09°C 114.82V
30% 13.142A 3.488A 3.483A 1.381A 194.888 87.515% 889 19.4 41.29°C 0.976
12.087V 5.018V 3.316V 5.069V 222.691 46.38°C 114.8V
40% 18.127A 3.99A 3.988A 1.584A 259.964 87.291% 1220 29.4 41.69°C 0.981
12.068V 5.012V 3.31V 5.05V 297.812 47.05°C 114.78V
50% 22.780A 4.993A 4.992A 1.789A 324.949 86.618% 1652 38.1 42.32°C 0.982
12.048V 5.007V 3.305V 5.029V 375.153 47.09°C 114.75V
60% 27.383A 5.999A 6.002A 1.997A 389.144 85.784% 1899 42.3 42.88°C 0.982
12.027V 5.001V 3.299V 5.008V 453.631 48.08°C 114.73V
70% 32.097A 7.009A 7.018A 2.205A 454.451 84.936% 1901 42.3 43.31°C 0.984
12.006V 4.994V 3.292V 4.987V 535.054 49.44°C 114.7V
80% 36.833A 8.02A 8.035A 2.313A 519.276 83.954% 1904 42.3 43.9°C 0.986
11.984V 4.987V 3.285V 4.971V 618.523 51.44°C 114.68V
90% 41.989A 8.532A 8.537A 2.422A 584.693 82.861% 1904 42.3 44.1°C 0.987
11.961V 4.981V 3.279V 4.954V 705.629 52.73°C 114.65V
100% 46.909A 9.046A 9.073A 3.053A 649.539 81.537% 1907 42.3 45.57°C 0.988
11.935V 4.974V 3.273V 4.912V 796.623 55.43°C 114.62V
110% 51.718A 10.068A 10.199A 3.061A 714.161 79.96% 1907 42.3 46.68°C 0.989
11.909V 4.965V 3.265V 4.899V 893.151 58.85°C 114.6V
CL1 0.114A 12.414A 12.386A 0A 104.275 78.813% 910 19.6 40.28°C 0.966
12.100V 4.994V 3.302V 5.129V 132.312 47.47°C 114.82V
CL2 0.114A 20.097A 0A 0A 101.342 77.21% 916 19.7 40.17°C 0.966
12.110V 4.974V 3.319V 5.137V 131.26 45.54°C 114.83V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.072A 0A 67.373 71.31% 889 19.4 41.54°C 0.956
12.109V 5.014V 3.288V 5.134V 94.485 45.18°C 114.84V
CL4 54.292A 0.001A 0.001A 0A 649.382 82.774% 1928 42 45.24°C 0.988
11.961V 4.999V 3.292V 5.077V 784.526 50.66°C 114.63V

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% 3.579A 1.988A 1.983A 0.979A 64.985 82.823% 882 19.4 40.12°C 0.842
12.124V 5.029V 3.327V 5.107V 78.465 43.52°C 229.93V
20% 8.177A 2.986A 2.981A 1.179A 129.895 88.004% 887 19.3 40.83°C 0.906
12.106V 5.023V 3.321V 5.087V 147.599 45.05°C 229.92V
30% 13.141A 3.488A 3.483A 1.381A 194.889 89.41% 890 19.5 41.18°C 0.931
12.088V 5.017V 3.316V 5.069V 217.974 46°C 229.9V
40% 18.125A 3.99A 3.986A 1.584A 259.963 89.428% 1108 26.5 41.67°C 0.945
12.069V 5.013V 3.311V 5.05V 290.7 46.27°C 229.9V
50% 22.777A 4.993A 4.992A 1.789A 324.951 88.873% 1650 38.1 42.11°C 0.952
12.050V 5.007V 3.305V 5.029V 365.636 46.63°C 229.88V
60% 27.378A 5.998A 6.001A 1.996A 389.15 88.325% 1900 42.3 42.69°C 0.957
12.030V 5.002V 3.3V 5.008V 440.592 47.61°C 229.87V
70% 32.091A 7.008A 7.016A 2.205A 454.475 87.815% 1902 42.3 43.12°C 0.96
12.009V 4.994V 3.292V 4.987V 517.538 49.02°C 229.87V
80% 36.820A 8.019A 8.033A 2.313A 519.296 87.182% 1903 42.3 43.63°C 0.962
11.988V 4.987V 3.286V 4.971V 595.647 50.5°C 229.85V
90% 41.965A 8.53A 8.535A 2.421A 584.719 86.473% 1908 42.3 44.45°C 0.964
11.968V 4.982V 3.28V 4.956V 676.188 52.58°C 229.84V
100% 46.875A 9.045A 9.073A 3.052A 649.562 85.615% 1907 42.3 45.65°C 0.966
11.944V 4.975V 3.273V 4.915V 758.702 54.95°C 229.83V
110% 51.673A 10.066A 10.197A 3.06A 714.189 84.652% 1908 42.3 46.68°C 0.968
11.920V 4.967V 3.265V 4.901V 843.68 57.17°C 229.82V
CL1 0.114A 12.41A 12.385A 0A 104.276 80.658% 909 19.6 40.87°C 0.896
12.101V 4.996V 3.302V 5.129V 129.281 47.26°C 229.93V
CL2 0.114A 20.085A 0A 0A 101.345 78.777% 918 19.7 40.38°C 0.896
12.111V 4.977V 3.32V 5.137V 128.651 45.31°C 229.92V
CL3 0.114A 0A 20.073A 0A 67.374 72.536% 890 19.5 41.65°C 0.864
12.109V 5.014V 3.288V 5.134V 92.891 45.34°C 229.93V
CL4 54.293A 0.001A 0.001A 0A 649.442 86.545% 1925 42 45.51°C 0.966
11.962V 4.998V 3.292V 5.077V 750.414 52.21°C 229.83V

The results above are not used in the certification process

20-80W 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 1.222A 0.496A 0.494A 0.194A 19.981 68.844% 870 18.6 36.32°C 0.893
12.140V 5.038V 3.337V 5.151V 29.02 37.78°C 114.86V
40W 2.693A 0.695A 0.693A 0.291A 39.983 76.827% 871 18.6 37.48°C 0.933
12.133V 5.035V 3.333V 5.144V 52.043 40.03°C 114.85V
60W 4.166A 0.894A 0.891A 0.389A 59.983 81.63% 875 18.7 38.45°C 0.948
12.128V 5.033V 3.331V 5.137V 73.481 41.26°C 114.85V
80W 5.633A 1.093A 1.09A 0.487A 79.905 84.156% 878 18.7 39.47°C 0.956
12.122V 5.031V 3.328V 5.129V 94.949 42.89°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 1.222A 0.496A 0.495A 0.194A 19.983 69.731% 871 18.6 36.31°C 0.672
12.138V 5.036V 3.335V 5.151V 28.658 38.85°C 229.93V
40W 2.693A 0.695A 0.693A 0.291A 39.984 77.985% 875 18.7 37.26°C 0.778
12.132V 5.035V 3.333V 5.143V 51.27 40.21°C 229.93V
60W 4.166A 0.894A 0.891A 0.389A 59.985 82.942% 877 18.7 38.61°C 0.833
12.127V 5.033V 3.331V 5.136V 72.32 41.71°C 229.93V
80W 5.633A 1.093A 1.09A 0.487A 79.913 85.552% 879 18.7 39.35°C 0.864
12.121V 5.031V 3.329V 5.129V 93.408 42.71°C 229.92V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 8.7 mV 10.6 mV 11.5 mV 7.0 mV Pass
20% Load 9.9 mV 11.4 mV 13.0 mV 6.8 mV Pass
30% Load 12.9 mV 12.1 mV 13.8 mV 7.2 mV Pass
40% Load 13.2 mV 13.4 mV 15.2 mV 8.0 mV Pass
50% Load 15.3 mV 14.7 mV 16.3 mV 7.0 mV Pass
60% Load 17.4 mV 15.9 mV 18.0 mV 7.1 mV Pass
70% Load 18.2 mV 17.5 mV 20.6 mV 8.2 mV Pass
80% Load 19.2 mV 20.7 mV 24.1 mV 8.8 mV Pass
90% Load 20.3 mV 23.5 mV 24.8 mV 8.8 mV Pass
100% Load 32.8 mV 25.7 mV 31.6 mV 12.8 mV Pass
110% Load 31.9 mV 28.2 mV 34.3 mV 12.5 mV Pass
Crossload 1 12.6 mV 18.9 mV 21.0 mV 7.2 mV Pass
Crossload 2 10.8 mV 25.3 mV 17.2 mV 6.8 mV Pass
Crossload 3 9.9 mV 16.3 mV 21.1 mV 7.0 mV Pass
Crossload 4 25.5 mV 21.3 mV 28.2 mV 8.4 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 9.1 mV 10.3 mV 12.0 mV 7.5 mV Pass
20% Load 10.3 mV 11.1 mV 13.1 mV 7.1 mV Pass
30% Load 10.7 mV 11.8 mV 13.9 mV 6.7 mV Pass
40% Load 12.1 mV 13.3 mV 15.1 mV 6.8 mV Pass
50% Load 14.1 mV 14.2 mV 16.2 mV 7.0 mV Pass
60% Load 15.4 mV 15.5 mV 18.4 mV 7.2 mV Pass
70% Load 16.5 mV 17.2 mV 19.6 mV 7.7 mV Pass
80% Load 16.9 mV 20.6 mV 25.6 mV 8.2 mV Pass
90% Load 18.1 mV 21.8 mV 25.4 mV 8.3 mV Pass
100% Load 26.2 mV 26.4 mV 31.4 mV 10.3 mV Pass
110% Load 27.5 mV 29.0 mV 34.5 mV 11.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 11.8 mV 17.5 mV 20.5 mV 7.2 mV Pass
Crossload 2 11.2 mV 25.7 mV 16.9 mV 6.7 mV Pass
Crossload 3 9.9 mV 16.1 mV 21.8 mV 6.9 mV Pass
Crossload 4 23.0 mV 22.0 mV 28.1 mV 8.0 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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