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Corsair CX450M
Serial Number
Lab IDCR45001813
Certification ID251813
  • Test Result Report ID: 21PS1813A
  • Certificate Issue Date: Mar 18, 2021
115V230V
Scheme: ETA-EMI PSU
115V230V
Scheme: LAMBDA PSU
This product certification body is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17065:2012 Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services. This product certification body also meets the A2LA R308 - Specific Requirements - ISO-IEC 17065 - Telecommunication Certification Body Accreditation Program and R322 - Specific Requirements - Notified Body Accreditation Requirements. This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a management system
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Certification Body General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandCorsair
Manufacturer (OEM)Channel Well Technology
SeriesCX-M
Model Number
Serial Number
DUT NotesShasta

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)10-5
Rated Frequency (Hz)47-63
Rated Power (W)450
TypeATX12V
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Cooling120mm Rifle Bearing Fan
(HA1225H12F-Z)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignSemi Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps202037.430.3
Watts110448.8153.6
Total Max. Power (W)450

Test Equipment

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

Cables and Connectors

Native Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Caps
ATX connector 20+4 pin (610mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (670mm) 1 1 18AWG No
Modular Cables
6+2 pin PCIe (600mm+150mm) 1 2 16-18AWG No
SATA (350mm+110mm+110mm+110mm) 1 4 18AWG No
SATA (480mm+110mm) 1 2 18AWG No
4-pin Molex (450mm+100mm+100mm) / FDD (+100mm) 1 3 / 1 18-22AWG 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 MOV, 1x CAP200DG (Discharge IC)
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor SCK - 2R58 (2.5Ohm)
Bridge Rectifier(s) 1x GBU806 (600V, 8A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFETs 2x Silan Microelectronics SVF18N50F (500V, 11A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.31Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x STMicroelectronics STTH8S06D (600V, 8A)
Bulk Cap(s) 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (400V, 220uF, 2,000h @ 105°C, KMR)
Main Switchers 2x Silan Microelectronics SVF13N50F (500V, 8.2A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.52Ohm)
PFC/PWM Combo Controller Champion CM6800TX & Champion CM03X
Topology Primary side: APFC, Double Forward
Secondary side: Passive Rectification (12V) & DC-DC converters (5V & 3.3V)
Secondary Side -
+12V 2x Silan Microelectronics SBD20C60T (60V, 20A @ 125°C) SBR & 2x PFC PFR20L60CT (60V, 20A @ 100°C) SBR
5V & 3.3V MOSFETs 2x UBIQ QM3054M6 (30V, 61A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 4.8mOhm) & 2x UBIQ QN3107M6N (30V, 70A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 2.6mOhm)
PWM Controller: ANPEC APW7159C
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytic: 10x Elite (2-5,000h @ 105°C, ED), 3x Elite (4-10,000h @ 105°C, EY), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000h @ 105°C, KY), 1x Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5,000h @ 105°C, KZE), 2x Elite (2,000h @ 105°C, PF)
Polymer: 7x APAQ, 2x Elite
Supervisor IC INI1S429I - DCG (OVP, UVP, OCP, PG, SCP)
Fan Model Hong Hua HA1225H12F-Z (120mm, 12V, 0.58A, Rifle Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit -
Standby PWM Controller Power Integrations TNY290PG

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✓

Performance Summary

Efficiency RatingBRONZE
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)84.637%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)26.59dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.982
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load62.374%
Standby Power Consumption0.0476W
12V Ripple (Full Load)20.56mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)12.63mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)20.35mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)13.81mV
12V Load Regulation0.92%
5V Load Regulation0.76%
3.3V Load Regulation0.84%
5VSB Load Regulation2.68%
Inrush Current81.170A
Efficiency RatingBRONZE
Noise RatingA-
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)86.772%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)26.58dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.951
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Standby Power Consumption0.0861W
12V Ripple (Full Load)21.13mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)12.33mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)14.63mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)14.12mV
12V Load Regulation0.90%
5V Load Regulation0.72%
3.3V Load Regulation0.81%
5VSB Load Regulation2.66%
Inrush Current84.120A
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal9.60ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time7.40ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay2.20ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)35.0ms33.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)122.0ms122.0ms
OPP (23.61°C / 39.65°C)135.23%134.65%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)9.6
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)7.4
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2.2

Vampire Power

Tables

Graphs

INFO

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

INFO

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

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

Conducted Emissions EN55032 & CISPR 32

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 0.229 71.118% 0.044
5.091V 0.322 115.11V
2 0.090A 0.458 75.702% 0.081
5.090V 0.605 115.11V
3 0.550A 2.795 79.607% 0.297
5.082V 3.511 115.11V
4 1.000A 5.072 80.457% 0.366
5.072V 6.304 115.10V
5 1.500A 7.593 80.324% 0.404
5.062V 9.453 115.10V
6 3.000A 15.091 78.196% 0.458
5.030V 19.299 115.11V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.229 64.146% 0.015
5.091V 0.357 230.25V
2 0.090A 0.458 71.451% 0.026
5.090V 0.641 230.25V
3 0.550A 2.795 78.160% 0.133
5.081V 3.576 230.24V
4 1.000A 5.072 78.819% 0.206
5.072V 6.435 230.24V
5 1.500A 7.593 80.222% 0.257
5.061V 9.465 230.25V
6 3.000A 15.091 79.817% 0.336
5.030V 18.907 230.25V

Protection Features

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
1 1.918A 1.995A 1.984A 0.988A 44.952 80.352% 708 13.8 40.15°C 0.948
12.178V 5.010V 3.327V 5.060V 55.944 43.61°C 115.09V
2 4.858A 2.997A 2.978A 1.189A 90.012 85.386% 712 14.0 40.75°C 0.971
12.167V 5.006V 3.324V 5.048V 105.418 44.88°C 115.09V
3 8.139A 3.498A 3.477A 1.390A 134.991 86.799% 715 14.1 41.24°C 0.979
12.156V 5.004V 3.321V 5.037V 155.522 46.17°C 115.08V
4 11.429A 3.997A 3.978A 1.592A 179.986 87.036% 718 14.3 41.41°C 0.985
12.144V 5.001V 3.319V 5.025V 206.794 47.26°C 115.08V
5 14.381A 5.003A 4.977A 1.796A 224.977 86.740% 721 14.4 42.16°C 0.987
12.132V 4.997V 3.316V 5.013V 259.369 48.41°C 115.08V
6 17.340A 6.008A 5.979A 2.000A 269.965 85.929% 1028 23.3 42.39°C 0.989
12.120V 4.993V 3.313V 4.999V 314.172 49.41°C 115.07V
7 20.313A 7.018A 6.979A 2.206A 315.044 85.186% 1317 32.4 43.13°C 0.990
12.107V 4.989V 3.310V 4.987V 369.831 51.22°C 115.07V
8 23.288A 8.002A 7.982A 2.413A 359.898 84.275% 1680 38.8 43.62°C 0.991
12.093V 4.983V 3.307V 4.975V 427.054 52.61°C 115.07V
9 26.689A 8.538A 8.473A 2.417A 404.941 83.407% 2031 43.4 44.49°C 0.991
12.081V 4.979V 3.304V 4.967V 485.498 54.15°C 115.07V
10 29.836A 9.043A 8.995A 3.033A 449.752 82.419% 2242 45.5 45.20°C 0.992
12.068V 4.976V 3.301V 4.946V 545.693 55.38°C 115.07V
11 33.584A 9.048A 8.999A 3.038A 494.594 81.506% 2246 45.5 46.57°C 0.993
12.056V 4.975V 3.299V 4.939V 606.818 57.22°C 115.07V
CL1 0.118A 13.002A 12.999A 0.000A 109.160 81.414% 738 15.1 42.16°C 0.978
12.154V 4.977V 3.309V 5.043V 134.080 48.66°C 115.10V
CL2 37.426A 1.000A 0.998A 1.000A 465.155 83.136% 2246 45.5 45.74°C 0.992
12.073V 5.004V 3.311V 5.003V 559.514 55.57°C 115.07V

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 1.918A 1.997A 1.985A 0.989A 44.961 81.737% 710 13.9 40.39°C 0.818
12.175V 5.010V 3.326V 5.058V 55.007 43.64°C 230.22V
2 4.861A 2.997A 2.978A 1.189A 90.021 86.936% 714 14.1 40.93°C 0.906
12.163V 5.005V 3.323V 5.047V 103.549 44.84°C 230.22V
3 8.144A 3.497A 3.478A 1.390A 135.015 88.394% 718 14.3 41.52°C 0.940
12.153V 5.002V 3.321V 5.035V 152.743 46.39°C 230.23V
4 11.433A 4.001A 3.979A 1.593A 180.018 88.787% 721 14.4 42.31°C 0.955
12.141V 5.000V 3.318V 5.024V 202.753 47.64°C 230.23V
5 14.388A 5.005A 4.978A 1.796A 225.019 88.672% 725 14.6 42.75°C 0.964
12.129V 4.996V 3.315V 5.011V 253.766 48.81°C 230.23V
6 17.347A 6.011A 5.978A 2.000A 270.012 88.121% 1019 23.1 43.12°C 0.971
12.118V 4.992V 3.312V 4.998V 306.411 49.90°C 230.23V
7 20.321A 7.021A 6.981A 2.207A 315.102 87.497% 1364 33.5 43.18°C 0.975
12.105V 4.987V 3.309V 4.985V 360.129 50.79°C 230.23V
8 23.297A 8.003A 7.985A 2.414A 359.959 86.864% 1658 38.9 43.62°C 0.978
12.091V 4.982V 3.306V 4.973V 414.393 52.30°C 230.24V
9 26.700A 8.538A 8.477A 2.417A 405.028 86.261% 1993 43.1 44.45°C 0.981
12.079V 4.979V 3.304V 4.965V 469.540 53.93°C 230.24V
10 29.846A 9.044A 8.996A 3.034A 449.824 85.479% 2248 45.4 45.62°C 0.983
12.066V 4.976V 3.301V 4.945V 526.242 55.77°C 230.24V
11 33.593A 9.049A 9.002A 3.038A 494.640 84.906% 2245 45.5 46.69°C 0.983
12.054V 4.974V 3.299V 4.938V 582.573 57.48°C 230.23V
CL1 0.117A 13.003A 12.999A 0.000A 109.138 82.860% 738 15.1 42.63°C 0.930
12.152V 4.976V 3.309V 5.043V 131.713 48.58°C 230.24V
CL2 37.428A 1.000A 1.001A 1.000A 465.113 86.369% 2242 45.5 45.77°C 0.983
12.071V 5.003V 3.311V 5.002V 538.517 55.66°C 230.23V

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]) PF/AC Volts
1 1.217A 0.499A 0.495A 0.197A 19.982 71.464% 700 13.5 0.897
12.184V 5.017V 3.332V 5.082V 27.961 115.08V
2 2.436A 0.998A 0.990A 0.394A 39.970 80.261% 702 13.6 0.941
12.180V 5.014V 3.329V 5.075V 49.800 115.08V
3 3.660A 1.496A 1.486A 0.592A 60.000 84.276% 704 13.7 0.956
12.175V 5.011V 3.327V 5.067V 71.195 115.08V
4 4.877A 1.996A 1.984A 0.791A 79.951 85.156% 707 13.8 0.967
12.170V 5.009V 3.325V 5.060V 93.888 115.08V

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 1.219A 0.497A 0.495A 0.197A 19.991 72.497% 700 13.5 0.647
12.180V 5.017V 3.331V 5.081V 27.575 230.22V
2 2.438A 0.997A 0.991A 0.394A 39.980 81.396% 703 13.6 0.795
12.176V 5.013V 3.329V 5.074V 49.118 230.22V
3 3.662A 1.496A 1.487A 0.592A 60.011 85.087% 705 13.7 0.859
12.171V 5.010V 3.327V 5.066V 70.529 230.22V
4 4.879A 1.997A 1.985A 0.791A 79.961 86.766% 709 13.8 0.893
12.166V 5.008V 3.325V 5.058V 92.157 230.22V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load7.20mV10.50mV17.60mV7.30mVPass
20% Load7.40mV10.10mV16.50mV8.00mVPass
30% Load8.00mV10.30mV18.20mV12.40mVPass
40% Load8.70mV10.60mV16.60mV9.20mVPass
50% Load9.10mV10.40mV17.10mV9.20mVPass
60% Load9.80mV10.90mV16.50mV12.50mVPass
70% Load10.70mV11.10mV18.20mV15.70mVPass
80% Load11.60mV11.80mV18.00mV12.20mVPass
90% Load12.50mV11.90mV19.60mV12.90mVPass
100% Load20.60mV12.60mV20.40mV13.80mVPass
110% Load23.10mV13.20mV21.60mV14.40mVPass
Crossload18.90mV12.40mV18.10mV7.50mVPass
Crossload220.70mV12.10mV20.30mV10.80mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load7.30mV10.70mV14.30mV7.40mVPass
20% Load8.10mV10.80mV14.10mV9.10mVPass
30% Load7.70mV9.80mV14.00mV12.40mVPass
40% Load8.30mV10.70mV14.50mV8.80mVPass
50% Load8.40mV10.10mV12.20mV8.70mVPass
60% Load9.50mV10.10mV11.60mV12.70mVPass
70% Load10.50mV10.50mV12.10mV15.20mVPass
80% Load11.50mV11.10mV12.60mV12.50mVPass
90% Load12.60mV11.20mV13.70mV12.60mVPass
100% Load21.10mV12.30mV14.60mV14.10mVPass
110% Load22.30mV12.30mV14.40mV14.70mVPass
Crossload19.70mV11.40mV14.50mV7.60mVPass
Crossload220.50mV11.00mV13.70mV11.20mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Corsair CX450M

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