CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
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be quiet! Dark Power 14 1200W
Serial Number021EUL52200001000
Lab IDBQ12002952
Certification ID252952
  • Test Result Report ID: 25PS2952A
  • Certificate Issue Date: Sep 2, 2025
115V230V
Scheme: ETA-EMI PSU
115V230V
Scheme: LAMBDA PSU
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Certification Body General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

Brandbe quiet!
製造商 (OEM)CWT
SeriesDark Power 14
Model NumberP14-1200W
Serial Number021EUL52200001000
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)100-240
Rated Current (Arms)7-15
Rated Frequency (Hz)50-60
Rated Power (W)1200
TypeATX12V
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Cooling135mm Fluid Dynamic Bearing (BQ SIW4-13525-MF)
Semi-Passive Operation✓ (selectable)
Cable DesignFully Modular

Power Specifications

Rail3.3V5V12V(1)12V(2)12V(3)12V(4)5VSB-12V
Max. PowerAmps25243333454530.5
Watts1201200156
Total Max. Power (W)1200

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
Oscilloscopes Picoscope 4444, 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
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 Cable Type
ATX connector 20+4 pin (600mm) 1 1 16-18AWG Tinned Copper
8 pin ATX12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG Tinned Copper
4+4 pin ATX12V (700mm) 1 1 16AWG Tinned Copper
2x 6+2 pin PCIe (750mm) 4 4 18AWG Tinned Copper
12+4 pin PCIe PCIe (600mm) 2 2 16-24AWG Tinned Copper
SATA (600mm+155mm+155mm+155mm) 2 8 18AWG Tinned Copper
SATA (600mm+155mm+155mm) 1 3 18AWG Tinned Copper

SATA (605mm+155mm) / 4-pin Molex (+155mm+150mm)

 1 2 / 2 18AWG Tinned Copper
AC Power Cord (1380mm) 1 1 18AWG -

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
PCB Type Double-Sided
Primary Side
Transient Filter 6x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor SCK-0510 (5 Ohm @ 25°C) & Relay
Rectifier MOSFETs
4x
APFC MOSFETs
3x Infineon IPA60R099P7 (650V, 20A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.099Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode
Infineon IDH16G65C6 (650V, 16A @ 135°C)
Bulk Cap(s)
2x Toshin Kogyo (420V, 680uF each or 1360uF combined, 2000h @ 105°C, LFW)
Main Switchers
4x Alpha & Omega AOTF29S50 (600V, 18A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.15Ohm)

APFC Controller

Champion CM6500UNX &
Sync Power SPN5003 (reducing no load consumption)
Resonant Controller
Champion CM6901T2X
IC Driver 2x Novosense NSI6602BD
Topology Primary side: Bridgeless PFC, Full-Bridge & LLC Resonant Converter
Secondary side: [12V] Synchronous Rectification & [Minor Rails] DC-DC converters
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETs 8x Infineon BSC010N04LS (40V, 206A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 1.0mOhm)
5V & 3.3V DC-DC Converters: 4x UBIQ Semi QN3107M6N (30V, 70A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 2.6mOhm)
PWM Controller(s): UPI-Semi uP3861P
Filtering Capacitors

Electrolytic:
6x Nippon Chemi-con (@ 105°C, W)
3x Rubycon (4-10,000 @ 105°C, YXJ)
Rubycon (3-6,000 @ 105°C, YXS)
Rubycon (10,000 @ 105°C, YXM)
Nichicon (4-10,000 @ 105°C, HE(M))
Polymer:
23x Nippon Chemi-con, 19x FPCAP
Supervisor IC Weltrend WT7518 (OVP, UVP, OCP, PG)
MCU / Fan Controller Nuvoton MS51FB9AE
Fan Model BQ SIW4-13525-MF (135mm, 12V, 0.4A, Fluid Dynamic Bearing Fan)
5VSB Circuit
Rectifier (High Side)
1x Dongke DK5V45R10V (45V, 10mOhm)
Standby PWM Controller
On-Bright OB2365T

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

效率評比TITANIUM
噪音評比A+
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)91.492%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)15.78dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.991
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load74.258%
Standby Power Consumption0.0900W
12V Ripple (Full Load)16.12mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)14.23mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)14.35mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)15.10mV
12V Load Regulation0.66%
5V Load Regulation0.80%
3.3V Load Regulation1.48%
5VSB Load Regulation3.53%
Inrush Current35.720A
效率評比TITANIUM
噪音評比A++
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)93.385%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)14.79dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.964
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load75.306%
Standby Power Consumption0.1400W
12V Ripple (Full Load)15.69mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)12.63mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)12.82mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)13.81mV
12V Load Regulation0.64%
5V Load Regulation0.60%
3.3V Load Regulation1.57%
5VSB Load Regulation3.47%
Inrush Current67.550A
12V Transient Response (200%)11.32V
5V Transient Response (200%)4.918V
3.3V Transient Response (200%)3.153V
5VSB Transient Response (200%)4.919V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal17.00ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time15.00ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay2.00ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)52.0ms52.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)127.0ms127.0ms
OPP (31.10°C / 45.15°C)128.92%120.17%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)17
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)15
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)2

待機電源消耗

Tables

Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 115.06 V 115.04 V 113.85 V 115.10 V 116.15 V PASS
Mains Frequency: 60.00 Hz 60.00 Hz 59.40 Hz 60.01 Hz 60.60 Hz PASS
Mains Voltage CF: 1.416 1.415 1.340 1.416 1.490 PASS
Mains Voltage THD: 0.13 % 0.10 % N/A 0.15 % 2.00 % PASS
Real Power: 0.090 W 0.074 W N/A 0.107 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 9.976 W 9.962 W N/A 10.017 W N/A N/A
Power Factor: 0.009 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Detailed Results
Average Min Limit Min Max Limit Max Result
Mains Voltage RMS: 230.27 V 230.25 V 227.70 V 230.33 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: 1.416 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: 0.140 W 0.111 W N/A 0.244 W N/A N/A
Apparent Power: 32.843 W 32.820 W N/A 32.857 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

Conducted Emissions EN55032 & CISPR 32

NEUTRAL
PHASE

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 0.228W 61.896% 0.037
5.068V 0.369W 115.08V
2 0.09A 0.456W 70.909% 0.064
5.066V 0.644W 115.08V
3 0.55A 2.778W 82.675% 0.263
5.052V 3.361W 115.08V
4 1A 5.038W 83.05% 0.363
5.038V 6.066W 115.08V
5 1.5A 7.534W 83.675% 0.414
5.023V 9.004W 115.08V
6 3A 14.928W 82.051% 0.483
4.976V 18.194W 115.07V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.228W 51.615% 0.014
5.067V 0.447W 230.28V
2 0.09A 0.456W 62.539% 0.022
5.066V 0.73W 230.28V
3 0.55A 2.778W 79.749% 0.101
5.052V 3.482W 230.27V
4 1A 5.038W 81.937% 0.167
5.038V 6.151W 230.27V
5 1.5A 7.534W 82.6% 0.226
5.022V 9.123W 230.27V
6 3A 14.928W 83.508% 0.328
4.976V 17.876W 230.28V

Protection Features

OCP (Normal @ 27.1°C) 12V1: 42.60A (129.09%), 11.889V
12V2: 43.80A (132.73%), 11.773V
12V3: 63.847A (141.88%), 11.75V
12V4: 63.851A (141.89%), 11.744V
5V: 30.5A (127.08%), 4.958V
3.3V: 31.1A (124.40%), 3.195V
5VSB: 5A (166.67%), 4.933V
OCP (Hot @ 44.8°C) 12V1: 42.30A (128.18%), 11.911V
12V2: 43.40A (131.52%), 11.783V
12V3: 58.65A (130.78%), 11.779V
12V4: 58.852A (130.78%), 11.771V
5V: 30.6A (127.50%), 4.95V
3.3V: 30.198A (120.79%), 3.18V
5VSB: 4.9A (163.33%), 4.932V
OPP (Normal @ 31.1°C) 1547.07W (128.92%)
OPP (Hot @ 45.1°C) 1442.06W (120.17%)
OTP ✓ (120°C @ Heat Sink)
SCP 12V to Earth: ✓
5V to Earth: ✓
3.3V to Earth: ✓
5VSB to Earth: ✓
-12V to Earth: ✓
PWR_OK Proper Operation
UVP (Full Load @ 90V) ✓
UVP (No Damage @ 80V) ✓
Conducted Emissions EN55032 & CISPR 32 ✓
NLO ✓
Fan Failure Protection ✗
SIP Surge: MOV
Inrush: NTC & Bypass Relay

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% 8.198A 1.986A 2.006A 0.993A 119.979 90.97% 0 <6.0 48.1°C 0.962
12.001V 5.035V 3.289V 5.035V 131.889 40.03°C 115.05V
20% 17.427A 2.982A 3.015A 1.195A 239.932 93.652% 0 <6.0 48.59°C 0.984
11.994V 5.031V 3.284V 5.02V 256.198 40.53°C 115.01V
30% 26.951A 3.481A 3.522A 1.399A 359.112 94.097% 0 <6.0 49.63°C 0.991
11.987V 5.028V 3.28V 5.005V 381.645 41.04°C 114.97V
40% 36.583A 3.981A 4.03A 1.603A 479.492 93.953% 0 <6.0 51.99°C 0.994
11.980V 5.025V 3.275V 4.99V 510.351 41.92°C 114.93V
50% 45.829A 4.98A 5.047A 1.809A 599.25 93.457% 0 <6.0 53.11°C 0.996
11.974V 5.021V 3.269V 4.975V 641.211 42.46°C 114.89V
60% 55.179A 5.981A 6.057A 2A 719.706 92.594% 954 20 42.63°C 0.997
11.961V 5.017V 3.269V 4.962V 777.296 54.25°C 114.85V
70% 64.449A 6.989A 7.082A 2.225A 839.487 91.811% 478 6.6 43.23°C 0.997
11.953V 5.009V 3.262V 4.945V 914.366 68.18°C 114.81V
80% 73.806A 7.989A 8.103A 2.331A 959.456 90.884% 677 10.3 43.55°C 0.997
11.944V 5.007V 3.258V 4.933V 1055.702 60.11°C 114.77V
90% 83.503A 8.494A 8.606A 2.439A 1079.261 89.982% 1093 24 44.41°C 0.997
11.937V 5.003V 3.253V 4.921V 1199.431 67.53°C 114.72V
100% 93.025A 8.993A 9.138A 3.065A 1199.302 88.963% 1654 35.4 45.57°C 0.997
11.928V 5.004V 3.25V 4.894V 1348.1 65.16°C 114.68V
110% 102.494A 10.001A 10.259A 3.071A 1319.897 88.093% 1973 40.7 46.37°C 0.996
11.919V 4.999V 3.246V 4.884V 1498.303 62.99°C 114.64V
CL1 0.116A 14.464A 14.679A 0A 121.293 84.86% 584 7.9 40.93°C 0.965
11.998V 4.992V 3.249V 5.045V 142.934 48.81°C 115.03V
CL2 0.115A 24.173A 0A 0A 121.275 83.641% 1343 30.1 41.77°C 0.965
12.002V 4.96V 3.286V 5.052V 144.995 46.79°C 115.03V
CL3 0.115A 0A 25.633A 0A 83.881 75.954% 1577 34.3 41.49°C 0.959
11.997V 5.029V 3.218V 5.047V 110.437 45.05°C 115.05V
CL4 100.566A 0A 0A 0A 1199.881 89.762% 1081 23.7 44.01°C 0.997
11.931V 5.028V 3.274V 4.99V 1336.756 62.57°C 114.68V

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% 8.196A 1.988A 2.008A 0.993A 119.983 91.833% 0 <6.0 41.27°C 0.888
12.003V 5.031V 3.286V 5.034V 130.654 40.49°C 230.25V
20% 17.426A 2.984A 3.017A 1.195A 239.937 94.563% 0 <6.0 42.76°C 0.946
11.996V 5.028V 3.281V 5.019V 253.736 40.64°C 230.23V
30% 26.945A 3.483A 3.524A 1.399A 359.092 95.17% 0 <6.0 44.62°C 0.966
11.989V 5.026V 3.277V 5.004V 377.319 41.32°C 230.21V
40% 36.578A 3.982A 4.033A 1.603A 479.49 95.328% 0 <6.0 42.36°C 0.974
11.982V 5.023V 3.273V 4.99V 502.987 41.65°C 230.19V
50% 45.823A 4.982A 5.05A 1.809A 599.243 95.164% 0 <6.0 42.74°C 0.98
11.975V 5.02V 3.267V 4.975V 629.698 42.23°C 230.17V
60% 55.144A 5.984A 6.073A 2A 719.7 94.512% 0 <6.0 44.39°C 0.984
11.968V 5.015V 3.261V 4.96V 761.488 42.52°C 230.15V
70% 64.417A 6.986A 7.098A 2.224A 839.494 94.125% 482 6.6 43.23°C 0.987
11.959V 5.011V 3.255V 4.945V 891.894 46.47°C 230.14V
80% 73.770A 7.984A 8.124A 2.331A 959.455 93.643% 307 <6.0 43.76°C 0.989
11.950V 5.01V 3.249V 4.934V 1024.594 44.04°C 230.12V
90% 83.473A 8.48A 8.612A 2.438A 1079.266 93.138% 894 18.1 44.43°C 0.991
11.941V 5.012V 3.251V 4.923V 1158.769 47.39°C 230.09V
100% 92.980A 8.986A 9.155A 3.064A 1199.303 92.64% 1476 32.5 45.13°C 0.992
11.933V 5.008V 3.244V 4.896V 1294.591 48.86°C 230.07V
110% 102.439A 9.99A 10.29A 3.071A 1319.912 91.997% 1974 40.7 46.48°C 0.993
11.925V 5.005V 3.236V 4.885V 1434.744 49.38°C 230.05V
CL1 0.116A 14.444A 14.741A 0A 121.292 86.063% 580 7.8 40.16°C 0.896
11.997V 4.999V 3.236V 5.046V 140.938 41.1°C 230.24V
CL2 0.116A 24.102A 0A 0A 121.283 84.588% 1340 30 40.27°C 0.897
12.000V 4.975V 3.288V 5.053V 143.384 42.13°C 230.24V
CL3 0.115A 0A 25.637A 0A 83.881 76.82% 1613 34.9 40.56°C 0.86
11.995V 5.032V 3.218V 5.048V 109.188 42.11°C 230.25V
CL4 100.515A 0A 0A 0A 1199.875 93.239% 1084 23.8 45.44°C 0.992
11.937V 5.031V 3.277V 4.991V 1286.883 48.41°C 230.07V

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 1.237A 0.496A 0.5A 0.197A 19.993 69.931% 0 <6.0 47.27°C 0.884
12.005V 5.043V 3.298V 5.067V 28.589 36.14°C 115.08V
40W 2.723A 0.694A 0.701A 0.296A 39.994 81.375% 0 <6.0 51.39°C 0.94
12.005V 5.041V 3.296V 5.062V 49.146 37.68°C 115.07V
60W 4.209A 0.893A 0.901A 0.395A 59.995 86.433% 0 <6.0 45°C 0.963
12.004V 5.04V 3.294V 5.058V 69.416 38.78°C 115.06V
80W 5.690A 1.092A 1.102A 0.495A 79.93 88.653% 0 <6.0 50.94°C 0.96
12.003V 5.038V 3.293V 5.053V 90.158 39.31°C 115.06V

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 1.236A 0.496A 0.501A 0.197A 19.996 71.949% 0 <6.0 37.31°C 0.48
12.008V 5.038V 3.295V 5.066V 27.794 36.85°C 230.26V
40W 2.722A 0.695A 0.701A 0.296A 39.996 82.487% 0 <6.0 37.8°C 0.669
12.007V 5.037V 3.294V 5.062V 48.491 37.63°C 230.26V
60W 4.208A 0.894A 0.902A 0.395A 59.997 87.063% 0 <6.0 38.14°C 0.774
12.007V 5.036V 3.292V 5.057V 68.918 38.06°C 230.25V
80W 5.689A 1.093A 1.103A 0.495A 79.935 89.597% 0 <6.0 40.92°C 0.83
12.006V 5.035V 3.291V 5.052V 89.219 39.28°C 230.25V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load14.39mV9.99mV10.08mV8.15mVPass
20% Load14.59mV10.46mV10.24mV8.67mVPass
30% Load15.78mV10.97mV11.17mV9.08mVPass
40% Load16.55mV10.97mV10.96mV10.01mVPass
50% Load17.27mV11.18mV11.12mV10.01mVPass
60% Load14.08mV11.13mV10.91mV11.20mVPass
70% Load14.80mV12.73mV12.72mV14.14mVPass
80% Load15.72mV13.70mV13.75mV14.61mVPass
90% Load16.60mV14.06mV14.64mV14.81mVPass
100% Load16.12mV14.23mV14.35mV15.10mVPass
110% Load16.30mV15.08mV15.11mV15.90mVPass
Crossload114.15mV10.47mV10.93mV7.92mVPass
Crossload215.05mV16.85mV11.17mV8.10mVPass
Crossload314.13mV10.35mV12.98mV8.05mVPass
Crossload415.94mV13.44mV13.56mV13.27mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test12V5V3.3V5VSBPass/Fail
10% Load14.49mV9.99mV10.19mV8.31mVPass
20% Load14.59mV10.10mV10.08mV8.67mVPass
30% Load16.03mV10.92mV10.75mV9.45mVPass
40% Load17.22mV11.59mV11.58mV10.43mVPass
50% Load17.58mV10.97mV11.12mV10.12mVPass
60% Load14.64mV12.00mV12.05mV11.82mVPass
70% Load15.41mV12.26mV12.00mV13.52mVPass
80% Load15.67mV12.73mV12.88mV14.20mVPass
90% Load15.67mV12.88mV13.39mV13.78mVPass
100% Load15.69mV12.63mV12.82mV13.81mVPass
110% Load16.15mV12.64mV13.34mV14.22mVPass
Crossload114.22mV10.81mV10.86mV7.70mVPass
Crossload215.36mV14.37mV10.24mV8.36mVPass
Crossload314.44mV9.99mV12.20mV8.05mVPass
Crossload416.99mV11.88mV12.47mV11.87mVPass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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