CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Seasonic Prime Noctua Edition TX-1600
Serial NumberSTR2-1600 A3B0810154
Lab IDSS16002521
  • Report: 24PS2521A
  • Receipt Date: Jul 23, 2024
  • Test Date: Jul 29, 2024
  • Report Date: Jul 30, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandSeasonic
Manufacturer (OEM)Seasonic
SeriesPrime Noctua Edition
Model NumberSSR-1600TR2 NE
Serial NumberSTR2-1600 A3B0810154
Fan Report LinkNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM High Speed Edition
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-10
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1600
TypeATX12V
Cooling120mm Hydraulic Bearing Fan (NF-A12X25)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps2525133.3330.5
Watts1251600156
Total Max. Power (W)1600

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) 3 3 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (750mm) 6 6 16AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (750mm) (600W) 2 2 16-28AWG No
SATA (510mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 4 16 16AWG No
SATA 3.3 (410mm+160mm) 1 2 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (460mm+125mm+125mm) 1 3 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1390mm) - C19 coupler 1 1 16AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) Seasonic
PCB Type Double Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 6x Y caps, 3x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 2x NTC Thermistor MF72-20D20M (20 Ohm) & Relay
Rectifier FETs

4x IPB60R040C7 600V ,1x LL25XB60 25A 600V
APFC MOSFETs

4x Infineon IPA60R099P6 (600V, 24A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode

2x Cree C6D10065A (650V, 10A @ 155°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

3x Nippon Chemi-Con (420V, 820uF each or 2460uF combined, 2,000h @ 105°C, KHE)
Main Switchers

4x Infineon IPA60R080P7 (600V, 23A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.08Ohm)
Drivers IC 2x Silicon Labs Si8233BD
APFC Controller Texas Instruments UCD28070
Resonant Controller Champion CM6901T2X
Topology

Primary side: Bridgeless, Interleaved PFC, Full-Bridge & LLC converter Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 16x Nexperia PSMN1R0-40YLD (40V, 198A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.93mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 5x Nippon Chemi-Con (105°C, W), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (5-6,000h @ 105°C, KZH), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (2-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE), 3x Rubycon (6-10,000h @ 105°C, ZLH), 1x Rubycon (3-6,000h @ 105°C, YXG) Polymer: 28x Nippon Chemi-Con, 2x FPCAP, 8x Evercon
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7527RA (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG)
Fan Controller Nuvoton M031
Fan Model Noctua NF-A12X25 (120mm, 12V, 0.14A, Hydraulic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Rectifier

1x Infineon BSC100N06LS3 FET (60V, 36A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 10mOhm)
Standby PWM Controller Power Integrations INN3164C

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 Efficiency92.224%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load -115V71.725
Average Efficiency VSB84.252%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0347
Average PF0.990
Avg Noise Output12.64 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)TITANIUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A++
Average Efficiency93.989%
Average Efficiency VSB84.498%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0984
Average PF0.948
Avg Noise Output13.03 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)TITANIUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A++

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)24.1
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)20.7
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)3.4

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 115.13 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 0.17 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.035 W 0.001 W N/A 0.070 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 10.650 W 10.342 W N/A 10.974 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.003 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 231.03 V 230.94 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 0.27 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.098 W 0.054 W N/A 0.215 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 35.589 W 34.958 W N/A 36.273 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 0.227W 74.071% 0.031
5.043V 0.307W 115.17V
2 0.09A 0.454W 80.246% 0.056
5.043V 0.566W 115.17V
3 0.55A 2.784W 85.982% 0.26
5.06V 3.238W 115.17V
4 1A 5.088W 85.434% 0.372
5.087V 5.956W 115.17V
5 1.5A 7.68W 84.83% 0.438
5.118V 9.053W 115.17V
6 3A 15.54W 83.032% 0.527
5.18V 18.716W 115.16V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.227W 60.677% 0.011
5.047V 0.374W 230.4V
2 0.09A 0.454W 71.504% 0.019
5.044V 0.635W 230.4V
3 0.55A 2.784W 84.576% 0.095
5.06V 3.292W 230.4V
4 1A 5.09W 85.635% 0.162
5.088V 5.944W 230.4V
5 1.5A 7.678W 85.648% 0.225
5.117V 8.965W 230.4V
6 3.001A 15.569W 85.088% 0.347
5.189V 18.298W 230.4V

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% 11.516A 1.977A 1.985A 0.983A 160.025 91.575% 0 <6.0 50.67°C 0.979
12.020V 5.059V 3.324V 5.089V 174.753 40.02°C 115.12V
20% 24.055A 2.968A 2.982A 1.18A 320.001 94.218% 0 <6.0 50.11°C 0.986
12.018V 5.056V 3.32V 5.088V 339.63 40.93°C 115.08V
30% 36.894A 3.464A 3.483A 1.375A 479.382 94.449% 0 <6.0 49.5°C 0.987
12.016V 5.053V 3.316V 5.092V 507.56 41.08°C 115.04V
40% 49.822A 3.961A 3.985A 1.574A 639.801 94.293% 0 <6.0 49.69°C 0.99
12.015V 5.051V 3.313V 5.085V 678.521 41.97°C 115V
50% 62.356A 4.954A 4.988A 1.77A 799.562 93.766% 523 <6.0 42.32°C 0.993
12.012V 5.048V 3.309V 5.087V 852.729 49.97°C 114.97V
60% 74.959A 5.948A 5.993A 1.967A 960.071 93.16% 523 <6.0 42.79°C 0.995
12.010V 5.045V 3.305V 5.085V 1030.583 51.84°C 114.95V
70% 87.501A 6.944A 7.001A 2.165A 1119.885 92.511% 619 <6.0 43.27°C 0.995
12.009V 5.042V 3.3V 5.082V 1210.547 53.92°C 114.91V
80% 100.124A 7.939A 8.01A 2.266A 1280.011 91.846% 939 13.5 43.6°C 0.996
12.006V 5.039V 3.296V 5.076V 1393.647 55.31°C 114.88V
90% 113.077A 8.44A 8.506A 2.367A 1439.87 91.128% 1217 22.3 44.45°C 0.996
12.004V 5.037V 3.292V 5.071V 1580.048 56.45°C 114.85V
100% 125.836A 8.942A 9.034A 2.952A 1599.932 90.401% 1438 27.1 45.45°C 0.996
12.001V 5.034V 3.288V 5.082V 1769.817 57.91°C 114.8V
110% 138.519A 9.94A 10.142A 2.958A 1760.546 89.621% 2178 38.3 46.7°C 0.997
12.000V 5.031V 3.283V 5.073V 1964.449 58.41°C 114.76V
CL1 0.118A 14.931A 14.96A 0A 126.328 86.393% 520 <6.0 40.59°C 0.975
12.003V 5.044V 3.315V 5.035V 146.213 55.86°C 115.15V
CL2 0.117A 24.819A 0A 0A 126.408 84.877% 514 <6.0 40.15°C 0.975
12.008V 5.037V 3.33V 5.04V 148.937 55.58°C 115.14V
CL3 0.117A 0A 24.931A 0A 83.897 78.643% 517 <6.0 40.1°C 0.967
11.996V 5.057V 3.309V 5.037V 106.685 53.8°C 115.15V
CL4 133.287A 0A 0A 0A 1600.16 90.844% 1436 27.1 45.76°C 0.996
12.005V 5.048V 3.299V 4.975V 1761.452 55.68°C 114.79V

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% 11.518A 1.977A 1.986A 0.983A 160.031 91.94% 0 <6.0 46.85°C 0.89
12.019V 5.059V 3.324V 5.088V 174.058 40.12°C 230.37V
20% 24.059A 2.968A 2.982A 1.18A 320.011 94.846% 0 <6.0 48.04°C 0.941
12.016V 5.056V 3.32V 5.085V 337.398 40.65°C 230.36V
30% 36.901A 3.464A 3.483A 1.375A 479.423 95.516% 0 <6.0 48.19°C 0.956
12.015V 5.053V 3.316V 5.091V 501.928 41.1°C 230.33V
40% 49.829A 3.961A 3.985A 1.574A 639.834 95.646% 0 <6.0 49.65°C 0.963
12.014V 5.051V 3.312V 5.084V 668.956 41.86°C 230.31V
50% 62.370A 4.954A 4.988A 1.77A 799.633 95.48% 523 <6.0 42.25°C 0.969
12.011V 5.048V 3.308V 5.087V 837.494 46.63°C 230.3V
60% 74.979A 5.949A 5.994A 1.967A 960.175 95.241% 523 <6.0 42.89°C 0.974
12.009V 5.045V 3.304V 5.085V 1008.168 47.6°C 230.29V
70% 87.518A 6.944A 7.002A 2.165A 1119.921 94.897% 665 <6.0 43.1°C 0.97
12.007V 5.043V 3.3V 5.082V 1180.144 48.54°C 230.28V
80% 100.129A 7.938A 8.01A 2.266A 1279.968 94.546% 960 14.4 43.88°C 0.975
12.005V 5.04V 3.296V 5.077V 1353.797 49.46°C 230.26V
90% 113.071A 8.438A 8.506A 2.366A 1439.764 94.139% 1246 22.8 44.6°C 0.979
12.003V 5.038V 3.292V 5.073V 1529.411 50.43°C 230.24V
100% 125.824A 8.939A 9.033A 2.95A 1599.805 93.69% 1438 27.1 45.68°C 0.982
12.002V 5.035V 3.288V 5.086V 1707.545 51.79°C 230.22V
110% 138.516A 9.938A 10.141A 2.956A 1760.468 93.2% 2096 37.3 46.59°C 0.984
11.999V 5.032V 3.283V 5.076V 1888.905 52.9°C 230.2V
CL1 0.118A 14.929A 14.96A 0A 126.324 86.347% 519 <6.0 40.92°C 0.858
12.001V 5.044V 3.316V 5.035V 146.293 50.5°C 230.39V
CL2 0.117A 24.817A 0A 0A 126.409 84.83% 512 <6.0 40.53°C 0.861
12.006V 5.037V 3.33V 5.04V 149.009 49.59°C 230.39V
CL3 0.117A 0A 24.93A 0A 83.899 78.758% 518 <6.0 40.6°C 0.812
11.996V 5.058V 3.309V 5.037V 106.53 48.84°C 230.4V
CL4 133.299A 0A 0A 0A 1600.205 94.007% 1437 27.1 45.33°C 0.982
12.005V 5.049V 3.299V 4.975V 1702.214 50.79°C 230.22V

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 1.220A 0.493A 0.495A 0.198A 20.005 60.995% 0 <6.0 41.88°C 0.867
12.171V 5.068V 3.332V 5.055V 32.796 36.55°C 115.17V
40W 2.716A 0.691A 0.694A 0.297A 40.003 75.725% 0 <6.0 41.8°C 0.931
12.038V 5.065V 3.33V 5.057V 52.828 37.27°C 115.16V
60W 4.206A 0.889A 0.893A 0.395A 60.002 83.34% 0 <6.0 44.28°C 0.948
12.012V 5.063V 3.328V 5.062V 71.996 38.58°C 115.15V
80W 5.688A 1.087A 1.091A 0.494A 79.964 86.364% 0 <6.0 46.48°C 0.963
12.011V 5.061V 3.327V 5.067V 92.587 39.12°C 115.14V

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 1.220A 0.493A 0.495A 0.198A 20.008 62.517% 0 <6.0 40.41°C 0.525
12.172V 5.069V 3.331V 5.058V 32.071 36.62°C 230.4V
40W 2.716A 0.691A 0.694A 0.297A 40.005 76.824% 0 <6.0 40.61°C 0.649
12.039V 5.065V 3.329V 5.058V 52.071 37.24°C 230.4V
60W 4.208A 0.889A 0.893A 0.395A 60.003 83.134% 0 <6.0 43.08°C 0.751
12.010V 5.063V 3.327V 5.063V 72.181 38.08°C 230.39V
80W 5.690A 1.087A 1.091A 0.494A 79.969 86.086% 0 <6.0 45.08°C 0.798
12.010V 5.061V 3.327V 5.067V 92.902 39.31°C 230.39V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 11.4 mV 6.2 mV 4.5 mV 27.0 mV Pass
20% Load 9.0 mV 6.3 mV 4.4 mV 28.9 mV Pass
30% Load 8.7 mV 5.7 mV 4.3 mV 27.2 mV Pass
40% Load 9.3 mV 6.2 mV 4.2 mV 19.9 mV Pass
50% Load 9.7 mV 6.1 mV 4.8 mV 17.4 mV Pass
60% Load 9.2 mV 6.9 mV 5.1 mV 19.6 mV Pass
70% Load 9.4 mV 7.6 mV 5.8 mV 20.3 mV Pass
80% Load 9.6 mV 7.6 mV 9.7 mV 23.2 mV Pass
90% Load 10.4 mV 7.5 mV 10.5 mV 23.1 mV Pass
100% Load 16.8 mV 7.9 mV 10.6 mV 33.0 mV Pass
110% Load 15.9 mV 7.5 mV 11.0 mV 27.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 17.7 mV 6.8 mV 11.6 mV 7.6 mV Pass
Crossload 2 12.8 mV 7.9 mV 6.5 mV 6.7 mV Pass
Crossload 3 7.2 mV 8.1 mV 15.3 mV 7.0 mV Pass
Crossload 4 16.4 mV 7.7 mV 5.7 mV 9.6 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 15.1 mV 6.7 mV 4.6 mV 27.9 mV Pass
20% Load 11.1 mV 6.3 mV 4.3 mV 27.4 mV Pass
30% Load 9.6 mV 6.1 mV 4.3 mV 27.3 mV Pass
40% Load 9.9 mV 6.1 mV 4.2 mV 18.7 mV Pass
50% Load 9.8 mV 6.2 mV 4.4 mV 24.2 mV Pass
60% Load 9.6 mV 7.5 mV 5.2 mV 20.2 mV Pass
70% Load 10.3 mV 7.5 mV 5.9 mV 20.7 mV Pass
80% Load 9.7 mV 7.7 mV 10.1 mV 24.9 mV Pass
90% Load 10.4 mV 8.1 mV 10.5 mV 24.8 mV Pass
100% Load 17.1 mV 8.2 mV 10.9 mV 32.7 mV Pass
110% Load 18.1 mV 8.2 mV 11.1 mV 26.0 mV Pass
Crossload 1 20.8 mV 6.8 mV 11.2 mV 7.6 mV Pass
Crossload 2 17.1 mV 8.6 mV 6.4 mV 6.9 mV Pass
Crossload 3 9.7 mV 9.0 mV 15.4 mV 7.4 mV Pass
Crossload 4 16.8 mV 7.5 mV 5.9 mV 9.9 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Seasonic Prime Noctua Edition TX-1600

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