CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 850W (ATX v3.1)
Serial NumberPSSTP0850FNFAPE10DCH00485
Lab IDTT85002580
  • Report: 24PS2580A
  • Receipt Date: Sep 10, 2024
  • Test Date: Sep 24, 2024
  • Report Date: Sep 25, 2024
115V230V
Efficiency Rating
115V230V
Noise Rating
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Lab Director

General Information

DUT Information

BrandThermaltake
Manufacturer (OEM)
SeriesToughpower SFX
Model NumberPS-STP-0850FNFAPE-1
Serial NumberPSSTP0850FNFAPE10DCH00485
DUT NotesThe 5V and 3.3V rails experienced voltage drops during OCP testing under normal and hot conditions, but they shut down.

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)15-8
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)850
TypeSFX
Cooling92mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan (EFS-09C12H)
Semi-Passive Operation✓
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps181870.832.50.3
Watts12085012.53.6
Total Max. Power (W)850

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 24 pin (300mm) 1 1 16-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (400mm) 2 2 16AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (400mm+150mm) 1 2 16-18AWG No
12+4 pin PCIe (400mm) (600W) 1 1 16-26AWG No
SATA (290mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) 2 8 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (300mm+150mm+150mm+150mm) / FDD (+150mm) 1 4 / 1 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1380mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CE-Link
PCB Type Single-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection 1x NTC Thermistor MF72-5D15 (5 ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Bridge Rectifier(s)

2x GBU2506L (600V, 25A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs

2x Lonten LSD65R070GT (650V, 30A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.070Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode

1x Global Power G4S06510AT (650V, 10A @ 151°C)
Bulk Cap(s)

2x Rubycon (400V, 390uF or combined 780uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, MXE)
Main Switchers

4x Lonten LSD65R099GF (650V, 25.3A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.99Ohm) & 1x Champion CM03X (For no load consumption)
Resonant Controller

Champion CM6901T6X
APFC Controller

ATK AT6103ZSPC
Topology

Primary side: APFC, Half-Bridge & LLC converter Secondary side: Synchronous Rectification & DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 8x Lonten LSGN04R013WE (40V, 101A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.35mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 2x Xintan NDP23B0QB (30V, 20A @ 25°C, Rds(on): 3mOhm) PWM Controller(s): Xintan NDP2430KC
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic: 1x Nichicon (5-6,000h @105°C, HV(M)) 2x Rubycon (4-10,000h @105°C, YXJ) 1x Rubycon (4-10,000h @105°C, YXF) Polymer: 53x Chengx (PC)
Supervisor IC IN1S3151-SAG
Fan Model EFS-09C12H (92mm, 12V, 0.40A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB
Rectifier

1x UTC MGBR10L45 (45V, 10A)
Standby PWM Controller

Esthome EST.2915HP

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 Efficiency89.628%
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load -115V70.105
Average Efficiency VSB79.431%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.0932
Average PF0.978
Avg Noise Output25.79 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)PLATINUM
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A-
Average Efficiency91.622%
Average Efficiency VSB77.259%
Standby Power Consumption (W)0.1713
Average PF0.917
Avg Noise Output24.40 dB(A)
Efficiency Rating (ETA)BRONZE
Noise Rating (LAMBDA)A

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)17.4
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)14.4
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: 115.17 V 115.14 V 113.85 V 115.18 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 59.92 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.415 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.11 % N/A 0.15 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.093 W 0.085 W N/A 0.112 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 11.929 W 11.925 W N/A 11.932 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 230.44 V 230.40 V 227.70 V 230.45 V 232.30 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 50.00 Hz 50.00 Hz 49.50 Hz 50.00 Hz 50.50 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.415 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.14 % 0.13 % N/A 0.16 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.171 W 0.151 W N/A 0.234 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 39.878 W 39.867 W N/A 39.895 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 0.227W 60.342% 0.03
5.044V 0.376W 115.18V
2 0.09A 0.454W 69.482% 0.052
5.044V 0.653W 115.17V
3 0.55A 2.77W 80.173% 0.227
5.035V 3.455W 115.16V
4 1A 5.029W 80.624% 0.326
5.027V 6.238W 115.16V
5 1.5A 7.53W 81.663% 0.38
5.018V 9.222W 115.17V
6 2.501A 12.506W 79.768% 0.441
5.001V 15.678W 115.17V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.227W 50.011% 0.011
5.044V 0.454W 230.4V
2 0.09A 0.454W 62.273% 0.018
5.043V 0.733W 230.39V
3 0.55A 2.77W 76.587% 0.084
5.034V 3.618W 230.41V
4 1A 5.028W 78.822% 0.141
5.027V 6.38W 230.4V
5 1.5A 7.529W 80.25% 0.193
5.018V 9.381W 230.4V
6 2.501A 12.505W 79.209% 0.274
5.001V 15.787W 230.39V

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% 5.273A 1.993A 1.982A 1A 85.012 85.923% 0 <6.0 42.34°C 0.864
12.023V 5.019V 3.33V 5.002V 99.01 40.11°C 115.17V
20% 11.562A 2.995A 2.983A 1.202A 169.997 90.045% 0 <6.0 43.67°C 0.962
12.030V 5.01V 3.319V 4.991V 188.857 40.75°C 115.15V
30% 18.204A 3.5A 3.489A 1.406A 255.02 91.539% 0 <6.0 44.79°C 0.98
12.028V 5.002V 3.311V 4.981V 278.588 41.32°C 115.13V
40% 24.855A 4.007A 3.999A 1.61A 340.132 91.925% 922 12.1 41.71°C 0.988
12.026V 4.994V 3.302V 4.97V 370.039 58.44°C 115.12V
50% 31.162A 5.019A 5.015A 1.816A 425.219 91.62% 1605 29.3 42.3°C 0.992
12.024V 4.983V 3.291V 4.957V 464.105 54.51°C 115.08V
60% 37.426A 6.033A 6.036A 2.001A 509.576 91.45% 1620 29.4 42.64°C 0.995
12.020V 4.974V 3.281V 4.947V 557.136 55.98°C 115.06V
70% 43.762A 7.053A 7.066A 2.23A 594.993 90.97% 2042 37.1 43.13°C 0.996
12.017V 4.965V 3.27V 4.934V 654.027 57.18°C 115.04V
80% 50.104A 8.075A 8.101A 2.336A 679.817 90.445% 2411 40.9 43.64°C 0.997
12.013V 4.954V 3.259V 4.924V 751.66 58.26°C 115.02V
90% 56.848A 8.594A 8.616A 2.442A 765.23 89.962% 2720 43.8 44.39°C 0.998
12.010V 4.946V 3.25V 4.915V 850.575 60.27°C 114.99V
100% 63.526A 9.115A 9.166A 2.549A 849.959 89.36% 3042 48.1 45.97°C 0.998
12.007V 4.938V 3.24V 4.905V 951.234 63.33°C 114.97V
110% 69.945A 10.147A 10.313A 2.553A 935.328 88.819% 3047 48.3 46.02°C 0.998
12.003V 4.928V 3.229V 4.897V 1053.119 63.89°C 114.95V
CL1 0.117A 14.546A 14.552A 0A 121.307 80.538% 1222 19.9 40.98°C 0.954
12.026V 4.964V 3.278V 5.006V 150.636 51.31°C 115.14V
CL2 0.116A 18.366A 0A 0A 91.403 79.114% 330 <6.0 40.01°C 0.972
12.030V 4.901V 3.329V 5.018V 115.612 42.17°C 115.14V
CL3 0.116A 0A 18.147A 0A 60.796 74.587% 242 <6.0 40.14°C 0.849
12.025V 5.017V 3.273V 5.014V 81.535 35.39°C 115.16V
CL4 70.734A 0A 0A 0A 849.761 90.294% 3007 47.4 45.49°C 0.998
12.014V 4.98V 3.281V 4.963V 941.1 61.95°C 114.98V

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% 5.271A 1.992A 1.981A 1A 85.005 87.644% 0 <6.0 46.86°C 0.688
12.027V 5.02V 3.331V 5.002V 97.031 40.09°C 230.4V
20% 11.558A 2.995A 2.982A 1.203A 169.973 91.609% 0 <6.0 47.33°C 0.873
12.032V 5.011V 3.32V 4.991V 185.627 40.7°C 230.39V
30% 18.199A 3.499A 3.488A 1.406A 254.989 93.028% 0 <6.0 51.02°C 0.911
12.030V 5.003V 3.312V 4.98V 274.115 41.03°C 230.39V
40% 24.852A 4.006A 3.997A 1.611A 340.085 93.382% 841 9.7 41.69°C 0.931
12.027V 4.994V 3.303V 4.968V 364.153 53.86°C 230.39V
50% 31.155A 5.017A 5.013A 1.816A 425.08 93.43% 1252 20.8 42.1°C 0.946
12.023V 4.984V 3.292V 4.956V 454.953 52.17°C 230.38V
60% 37.423A 6.033A 6.036A 2.001A 509.5 93.242% 1571 28.5 42.61°C 0.955
12.019V 4.974V 3.281V 4.945V 546.404 51.5°C 230.37V
70% 43.759A 7.053A 7.065A 2.23A 594.916 93.018% 1993 37.1 43.06°C 0.96
12.016V 4.964V 3.27V 4.933V 639.593 51.28°C 230.36V
80% 50.103A 8.076A 8.1A 2.337A 679.735 92.713% 2413 40.9 43.89°C 0.966
12.012V 4.954V 3.259V 4.922V 733.19 51.74°C 230.35V
90% 56.848A 8.594A 8.616A 2.443A 765.163 92.394% 2781 44.7 44.21°C 0.971
12.009V 4.946V 3.249V 4.912V 828.148 52.21°C 230.34V
100% 63.526A 9.115A 9.166A 2.55A 849.868 92.039% 3030 47.7 45.57°C 0.976
12.006V 4.937V 3.24V 4.902V 923.478 53.79°C 230.33V
110% 69.947A 10.149A 10.311A 2.554A 935.244 91.671% 3033 47.8 46.11°C 0.98
12.002V 4.927V 3.229V 4.894V 1020.3 54.17°C 230.32V
CL1 0.116A 14.546A 14.548A 0A 121.298 82.078% 1119 17.1 40.25°C 0.835
12.027V 4.964V 3.278V 5.005V 147.811 48.02°C 230.39V
CL2 0.116A 18.26A 0A 0A 91.394 80.905% 0 <6.0 43.83°C 0.787
12.030V 4.929V 3.33V 5.018V 112.953 40.24°C 230.38V
CL3 0.116A 0A 18.13A 0A 60.789 76.321% 0 <6.0 45.77°C 0.646
12.026V 5.016V 3.276V 5.013V 79.837 41.23°C 230.39V
CL4 70.740A 0A 0A 0A 849.703 92.98% 2964 46.5 45.07°C 0.975
12.012V 4.979V 3.28V 4.961V 913.66 52.74°C 230.33V

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 1.236A 0.497A 0.494A 0.199A 20.008 71.746% 0 <6.0 38.48°C 0.695
12.023V 5.028V 3.342V 5.022V 27.967 36.32°C 115.16V
40W 2.720A 0.696A 0.692A 0.299A 40.007 79.149% 0 <6.0 39.17°C 0.798
12.023V 5.027V 3.34V 5.019V 50.602 37.82°C 115.17V
60W 4.203A 0.896A 0.89A 0.399A 60.007 84.336% 0 <6.0 40.31°C 0.837
12.023V 5.025V 3.337V 5.016V 71.217 38.64°C 115.17V
80W 5.684A 1.096A 1.089A 0.499A 79.98 86.109% 0 <6.0 41.1°C 0.86
12.023V 5.023V 3.335V 5.012V 92.901 39.17°C 115.17V

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 1.235A 0.497A 0.493A 0.199A 20.006 64.859% 0 <6.0 42.24°C 0.391
12.030V 5.029V 3.343V 5.022V 27.097 36.46°C 230.4V
40W 2.718A 0.696A 0.691A 0.299A 40.003 80.671% 0 <6.0 43.98°C 0.532
12.029V 5.028V 3.341V 5.019V 49.586 39.84°C 230.4V
60W 4.201A 0.896A 0.89A 0.399A 60.001 85.944% 0 <6.0 44.11°C 0.616
12.029V 5.026V 3.338V 5.015V 69.796 38.31°C 230.4V
80W 5.682A 1.095A 1.088A 0.499A 79.966 87.695% 0 <6.0 45.4°C 0.676
12.028V 5.024V 3.336V 5.012V 91.239 39.3°C 230.4V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 11.1 mV 9.4 mV 6.3 mV 14.6 mV Pass
20% Load 16.9 mV 9.5 mV 6.3 mV 15.5 mV Pass
30% Load 12.6 mV 9.3 mV 7.0 mV 14.4 mV Pass
40% Load 13.0 mV 10.4 mV 6.6 mV 12.9 mV Pass
50% Load 14.4 mV 10.2 mV 7.1 mV 14.8 mV Pass
60% Load 15.6 mV 11.6 mV 7.8 mV 13.3 mV Pass
70% Load 16.1 mV 12.5 mV 9.3 mV 13.1 mV Pass
80% Load 17.6 mV 15.3 mV 11.1 mV 12.8 mV Pass
90% Load 23.5 mV 20.7 mV 13.7 mV 19.7 mV Pass
100% Load 25.8 mV 14.8 mV 11.7 mV 13.3 mV Pass
110% Load 27.6 mV 15.1 mV 13.0 mV 13.3 mV Pass
Crossload 1 22.3 mV 17.6 mV 12.7 mV 10.5 mV Pass
Crossload 2 11.0 mV 11.2 mV 8.7 mV 8.0 mV Pass
Crossload 3 9.0 mV 10.5 mV 9.6 mV 8.5 mV Pass
Crossload 4 26.5 mV 12.7 mV 10.8 mV 10.3 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 12.1 mV 9.5 mV 6.3 mV 14.6 mV Pass
20% Load 19.2 mV 9.5 mV 6.3 mV 16.4 mV Pass
30% Load 13.9 mV 10.0 mV 6.6 mV 15.5 mV Pass
40% Load 13.9 mV 9.4 mV 6.6 mV 13.3 mV Pass
50% Load 14.7 mV 10.8 mV 6.9 mV 14.4 mV Pass
60% Load 14.8 mV 10.4 mV 8.4 mV 13.6 mV Pass
70% Load 15.5 mV 11.8 mV 8.4 mV 13.5 mV Pass
80% Load 16.7 mV 14.0 mV 11.0 mV 13.3 mV Pass
90% Load 18.3 mV 13.7 mV 11.3 mV 12.4 mV Pass
100% Load 25.9 mV 14.2 mV 12.0 mV 12.8 mV Pass
110% Load 28.3 mV 15.2 mV 12.2 mV 13.1 mV Pass
Crossload 1 24.8 mV 17.0 mV 12.0 mV 9.4 mV Pass
Crossload 2 10.8 mV 11.4 mV 8.9 mV 8.2 mV Pass
Crossload 3 8.9 mV 10.7 mV 9.6 mV 8.0 mV Pass
Crossload 4 25.2 mV 11.6 mV 10.9 mV 9.9 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Thermaltake Toughpower SFX 850W (ATX v3.1)

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