CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
Pichau Gaming Nidus 500W (#3)
Lab IDPC19500135
  • Report: 19PS888A
  • Receipt Date: Nov 14, 2019
  • Test Date: Nov 20, 2019
  • Report Date: Nov 23, 2019
115V230V
Wirkungsgrad
115V230V
Lautstärkeklasse
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Laboratory General Manager

General Information

Pichau Gaming
Hersteller (OEM)Channel Well Technology
Nidus
Final Retail Version

(Vrms)100-240
(Arms)7
(Hz)47-63
(W)500
ATX12V
120mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(HA1225M12F-Z)
✗
Fixed cables

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps1817382.50.3
Watts11045612.53.6
Total Max. Power (W)500

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x4
Chroma 63600-2 x2
63640-80-80 x20
63610-80-20 x2
AC Sources Chroma 6530, Keysight AC6804B
Power Analyzers N4L PPA1530 x2
Sound Analyzer Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4
Microphone Bruel & Kjaer Type 4955-A
Data Loggers Picoscope TC-08 x2, Labjack U3-HV x2
Tachometer UNI-T UT372 x2
Digital Multimeter Keysight U1273AX, Fluke 289, Keithley 2015 - THD
UPS CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA x2
Transformer 3kVA x2
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (670mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (720mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (620mm+150mm) 1 2 18AWG No
SATA (520mm+150mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm) 2 6 / 2 18AWG No
AC Power Cord (1400mm) - C13 coupler 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data -
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
PCB Type Single Sided
Primary Side -
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x DM choke, 1x MOV, 1x Discharge IC
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x  GBU1006 (600V, 10A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETS 1x Champion GP28S50G (500V, 28A @ 150°C, 0.125Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x CREE C3D04060A (600V, 4A @ 155°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Nichicon (400V, 270uF, 2,000h @ 105 °C, GG)
Main Switchers 2x IPS ITA13N50R (500V, 13A @ 25°C, 0.5Ohm)
Combo APFC/PWM Controller Champion CM6800TX & CM03X Green PFC controller
Topology Primary side: Double Forward
Secondary side: Passive Rectification & Group Regulation
Secondary Side -
+12V SBRs 4x PFC PFR30L60CT (60V, 30A)
5V & 3.3V SBRs 5V: 1x PFC PFR30L45CT (45V, 30A)
3.3V: 1x PFC PFR30L30CT (30V, 30A)
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000 @ 105°C, KY), 8x Elite (2-5,000h @ 105°C, ED), 1x Elite (3-6,000h @ 105°C, EV), 2x Elite (3-6,000h @ 105°C, EG), 1x Elite (3-6,000h @ 105°C, EL), 1x Elite (2-5,000h @ 105°C, EK)
Supervisor IC Sitronix ST9S429-PG14 (OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, PG)
Fan Model Hong Hua HA1225M12F-Z (120mm, 12V, 0.45A, Rifle Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Standby PWM Controller Power Integrations TNY176PN

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

(°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
✓
✓

Performance Summary

WirkungsgradBRONZE
LautstärkeklasseA-
(>1450 load combinations)84.526%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)28.67dBA
(>1450 Load Combinations)0.992
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load61.503%
0.0562W
12V Ripple (Full Load)40.58mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)16.00mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)25.23mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)25.72mV
12V Load Regulation1.40%
5V Load Regulation1.76%
3.3V Load Regulation2.33%
5VSB Load Regulation2.40%
Inrush Current82.833A
WirkungsgradBRONZE
LautstärkeklasseA-
(>1450 load combinations)86.916%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)27.61dBA
(>1450 Load Combinations)0.972
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
0.0667W
12V Ripple (Full Load)39.54mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)15.17mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)26.90mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)25.75mV
12V Load Regulation1.35%
5V Load Regulation1.89%
3.3V Load Regulation2.27%
5VSB Load Regulation2.38%
Inrush Current61.185A
12.10ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time10.00ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay2.10ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)66.0ms60.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)348.0ms351.0ms
OPP (0.00°C / 0.00°C)121.13%0.00%

Hold-Up Time (ms)12.1
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)10
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.1

Stromverbrauch im Ruhezustand

Tables

Graphs

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing.

This graph is generated by the PPA Standby Power Analysis software which takes full control of the power analyzer during the whole procedure. This application features all of the EN50564 & IEC62301 test limits for standby power software testing.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This graph depicts the efficiency levels of the 5VSB rail with 115V and 230V input.

Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.229 66.377% 0.065
5.090V 0.345 115.16V
2 0.090A 0.458 72.240% 0.114
5.089V 0.634 115.16V
3 0.550A 2.795 75.317% 0.321
5.080V 3.711 115.16V
4 1.000A 5.072 75.940% 0.370
5.071V 6.679 115.16V
5 1.500A 7.594 76.276% 0.397
5.061V 9.956 115.16V
6 2.500A 12.607 73.506% 0.428
5.042V 17.151 115.17V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.229 62.060% 0.022
5.090V 0.369 230.39V
2 0.090A 0.458 68.460% 0.039
5.089V 0.669 230.39V
3 0.550A 2.795 75.622% 0.175
5.080V 3.696 230.39V
4 1.000A 5.071 76.440% 0.249
5.070V 6.634 230.39V
5 1.500A 7.593 76.837% 0.293
5.061V 9.882 230.38V
6 2.501A 12.604 75.279% 0.341
5.040V 16.743 230.39V

Supplementary Tests (For Reference)

Test # 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency Fan Speed (RPM) PSU Noise (dB[A]) Temps (In/Out) PF/AC Volts
1 2.370A 1.962A 1.946A 0.988A 49.995 80.633% 711 14.9 30.15°C 0.969
11.979V 5.100V 3.391V 5.061V 62.003 35.37°C 115.15V
2 5.774A 2.949A 2.925A 1.188A 100.019 85.391% 714 15.1 30.78°C 0.984
11.971V 5.088V 3.383V 5.050V 117.131 36.94°C 115.15V
3 9.542A 3.439A 3.422A 1.389A 149.972 86.750% 717 15.1 31.03°C 0.986
11.939V 5.088V 3.376V 5.039V 172.878 38.81°C 115.14V
4 13.332A 3.934A 3.918A 1.591A 200.011 86.981% 721 15.1 31.49°C 0.988
11.912V 5.084V 3.369V 5.028V 229.949 39.75°C 115.14V
5 16.762A 4.927A 4.914A 1.795A 250.044 86.613% 726 15.1 32.67°C 0.992
11.904V 5.074V 3.359V 5.016V 288.692 41.52°C 115.14V
6 20.190A 5.926A 5.912A 1.999A 299.996 85.883% 944 21.7 32.78°C 0.994
11.896V 5.064V 3.350V 5.003V 349.308 42.67°C 115.14V
7 23.634A 6.930A 6.915A 2.204A 350.067 85.011% 1171 27.7 33.26°C 0.995
11.888V 5.051V 3.341V 4.991V 411.790 44.40°C 115.14V
8 27.069A 7.941A 7.922A 2.411A 400.027 83.961% 1429 32.9 33.86°C 0.996
11.881V 5.039V 3.333V 4.978V 476.443 46.01°C 115.14V
9 30.998A 8.440A 8.418A 2.414A 449.727 82.907% 1764 38.8 34.02°C 0.997
11.847V 5.035V 3.326V 4.971V 542.450 47.04°C 115.14V
10 34.956A 8.941A 8.952A 2.520A 500.061 81.643% 1764 38.8 34.73°C 0.997
11.811V 5.033V 3.317V 4.961V 612.500 48.31°C 115.13V
11 39.358A 8.930A 8.969A 2.523A 549.614 80.447% 1759 38.8 35.71°C 0.998
11.749V 5.039V 3.311V 4.955V 683.199 50.10°C 115.13V
CL1 0.116A 13.000A 12.999A 0.000A 108.362 78.557% 851 18.1 32.75°C 0.988
12.652V 4.864V 3.359V 5.048V 137.941 41.44°C 115.15V
CL2 38.007A 1.000A 0.998A 1.000A 443.118 83.254% 1704 38.2 35.00°C 0.997
11.302V 5.216V 3.341V 5.012V 532.248 48.69°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
1 2.372A 1.962A 1.946A 0.988A 49.994 81.706% 714 15.1 30.05°C 0.872
11.970V 5.098V 3.391V 5.060V 61.188 36.20°C 230.34V
2 5.777A 2.949A 2.924A 1.188A 100.016 86.739% 716 15.1 30.80°C 0.938
11.965V 5.088V 3.383V 5.049V 115.307 37.57°C 230.34V
3 9.542A 3.442A 3.422A 1.390A 149.968 88.357% 719 15.1 31.14°C 0.961
11.938V 5.085V 3.375V 5.038V 169.729 38.66°C 230.34V
4 13.326A 3.936A 3.917A 1.592A 200.009 88.598% 722 15.1 31.32°C 0.971
11.917V 5.082V 3.369V 5.028V 225.748 39.55°C 230.34V
5 16.763A 4.930A 4.911A 1.795A 250.038 88.710% 724 15.1 32.01°C 0.979
11.903V 5.073V 3.359V 5.015V 281.859 41.09°C 230.34V
6 20.209A 5.929A 5.910A 1.999A 299.989 88.237% 870 19.4 32.59°C 0.983
11.885V 5.061V 3.350V 5.003V 339.981 42.25°C 230.34V
7 23.633A 6.933A 6.915A 2.205A 350.060 87.635% 1129 26.3 33.46°C 0.983
11.888V 5.049V 3.341V 4.990V 399.453 43.86°C 230.33V
8 27.075A 7.944A 7.920A 2.411A 399.973 86.880% 1369 32.0 33.51°C 0.984
11.877V 5.037V 3.332V 4.977V 460.375 44.44°C 230.33V
9 31.000A 8.445A 8.419A 2.415A 449.656 86.162% 1764 38.8 34.20°C 0.986
11.844V 5.033V 3.324V 4.970V 521.874 45.78°C 230.32V
10 34.955A 8.950A 8.957A 2.521A 499.998 85.334% 1764 38.8 34.90°C 0.988
11.809V 5.029V 3.316V 4.960V 585.928 47.12°C 230.32V
11 39.366A 8.936A 8.976A 2.524A 549.598 84.535% 1761 38.8 35.69°C 0.990
11.746V 5.037V 3.308V 4.953V 650.143 49.22°C 230.32V
CL1 0.116A 13.000A 12.999A 0.000A 108.337 79.979% 820 17.7 31.80°C 0.949
12.651V 4.863V 3.358V 5.047V 135.457 41.43°C 230.33V
CL2 38.007A 0.999A 1.000A 1.000A 443.114 86.412% 1703 38.2 34.49°C 0.986
11.302V 5.213V 3.340V 5.011V 512.795 47.04°C 230.33V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.251A 0.485A 0.485A 0.197A 19.984 71.280% 708 14.4 0.923
11.863V 5.141V 3.399V 5.083V 28.036 115.15V
2 2.491A 0.976A 0.971A 0.394A 39.973 79.861% 709 14.7 0.961
11.913V 5.123V 3.396V 5.076V 50.053 115.15V
3 3.734A 1.467A 1.461A 0.592A 60.003 83.252% 710 14.8 0.975
11.930V 5.113V 3.392V 5.069V 72.074 115.15V
4 4.972A 1.958A 1.948A 0.791A 79.953 84.947% 711 14.9 0.982
11.938V 5.105V 3.388V 5.060V 94.121 115.15V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.253A 0.485A 0.485A 0.197A 19.983 72.128% 712 15.0 0.722
11.844V 5.140V 3.399V 5.083V 27.705 230.35V
2 2.498A 0.976A 0.973A 0.394A 39.972 80.931% 710 14.8 0.840
11.878V 5.121V 3.395V 5.076V 49.390 230.34V
3 3.742A 1.466A 1.459A 0.592A 60.002 84.410% 713 15.0 0.892
11.908V 5.112V 3.391V 5.068V 71.084 230.34V
4 4.991A 1.960A 1.949A 0.791A 79.951 86.170% 714 15.1 0.920
11.890V 5.104V 3.388V 5.059V 92.783 230.34V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 7.3 mV 10.2 mV 15.7 mV 14.7 mV Pass
20% Load 7.9 mV 10.0 mV 15.6 mV 18.8 mV Pass
30% Load 11.4 mV 12.5 mV 16.7 mV 15.1 mV Pass
40% Load 10.4 mV 10.7 mV 16.5 mV 16.2 mV Pass
50% Load 10.9 mV 9.8 mV 17.1 mV 22.3 mV Pass
60% Load 12.6 mV 9.7 mV 18.5 mV 17.6 mV Pass
70% Load 14.2 mV 9.7 mV 17.4 mV 18.4 mV Pass
80% Load 20.8 mV 10.9 mV 20.2 mV 23.1 mV Pass
90% Load 26.1 mV 11.4 mV 21.4 mV 26.1 mV Pass
100% Load 40.6 mV 16.0 mV 25.2 mV 25.7 mV Pass
110% Load 49.8 mV 17.7 mV 27.5 mV 26.5 mV Pass
Crossload 1 12.6 mV 17.0 mV 25.3 mV 13.3 mV Pass
Crossload 2 43.1 mV 18.4 mV 22.3 mV 25.5 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 7.4 mV 9.6 mV 14.5 mV 14.0 mV Pass
20% Load 8.2 mV 9.6 mV 15.4 mV 17.6 mV Pass
30% Load 9.0 mV 10.0 mV 15.8 mV 14.1 mV Pass
40% Load 40.2 mV 10.1 mV 15.3 mV 15.5 mV Pass
50% Load 10.9 mV 10.4 mV 15.4 mV 20.8 mV Pass
60% Load 12.8 mV 9.8 mV 16.6 mV 16.8 mV Pass
70% Load 14.2 mV 9.9 mV 17.7 mV 18.0 mV Pass
80% Load 19.0 mV 10.2 mV 20.1 mV 24.8 mV Pass
90% Load 25.4 mV 10.9 mV 20.4 mV 25.1 mV Pass
100% Load 39.5 mV 15.2 mV 26.9 mV 25.8 mV Pass
110% Load 48.0 mV 17.3 mV 29.1 mV 25.7 mV Pass
Crossload 1 14.6 mV 20.8 mV 24.3 mV 13.2 mV Pass
Crossload 2 44.6 mV 18.5 mV 23.4 mV 23.0 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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