CYBENETICS LTD Syrou 6, Latsia, 2231, Nicosia Cyprus
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Pichau Gaming Nidus 500W
Serial Number
Lab ID612
Certification ID25612
  • Test Result Report ID:
  • Certificate Issue Date: Jan 29, 2019
115V230V
Scheme: ETA-EMI PSU
115V230V
Scheme: LAMBDA PSU
Aristeidis Bitziopoulos, Certification Body General Manager

General Information

DUT Information

BrandPichau Gaming
Manufacturer (OEM)Channel Well Technology
SeriesNidus
Model NumberPG-5001-BR
Serial Number
DUT Notes

DUT Specifications

Rated Voltage (Vrms)115-230
Rated Current (Arms)7
Rated Frequency (Hz)47-63
Rated Power (W)500
TypeATX12V
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Cooling120mm Sleeve Bearing Fan
(D12SM-12)
Semi-Passive Operation✗
Cable DesignFixed cables

Power Specifications

Rail 3.3V 5V 12V 5VSB -12V
Max. Power Amps 18 17 38 2.5 0.3
Watts 110 456 12.5 3.6
Total Max. Power (W) 500

Test Equipment

Electronic Loads Chroma 63601-5 x2
Chroma 63600-2
Chroma 63640-80-80 x10
Chroma 63610-80-20
AC Sources Chroma 6530, APM SP300VAC4000W-P, GW Instek ASR-3500
Power Analyzers Rohde & Schwarz HMC8015 & NPA701
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
EMI Analyzer TekBox TBMR-110M-EU
Isolation Transformer 4kVA
UPS FSP Champ Tower 3kVA, CyberPower OLS3000E 3kVA
Testing Methodology Cybenetics PSU Test Protocol

Cables and Connectors(Non-accredited measurements)

Captive Cables
Description Cable Count Connector Count (Total) Gauge In Cable Capacitors
ATX connector 20+4 pin (660mm) 1 1 18-22AWG No
4+4 pin EPS12V (710mm) 1 1 18AWG No
6+2 pin PCIe (620mm+150mm) 2 4 18AWG No
SATA (520mm+150mm+150mm) / 4-pin Molex (+150mm) 2 6 / 2 20AWG No

Parts Description

General Data
Manufacturer (OEM) CWT
Platform Model GPT500S-A
Primary Side
Transient Filter 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x DM chokes, 1x CAP004DG, 1x MOV
Inrush Protection NTC Thermistor
Bridge Rectifier GBU1006 (600V, 10A @ 100°C)
APFC MOSFET Champion GP28S50G (500 V, 28 A @ 150 °C, 0.125 Ohm)
APFC Boost Diode 1x Panjit SiC04A065T (650V, 4A @ 150°C)
Hold-up Cap(s) 1x Nichicon (400V, 270uF, 1000h @ 105 °C, GG)
Main Switchers 2x Champion GPT13N50DG (500V, 13A @ 100°C, 0.49Ω)
Combo APFC/PWM Controller Champion CM6800TX & CM03X Green PFC controller
Topology Primary side: Double Forward
Secondary side: Passive Rectification & Group Regulation scheme
Secondary Side
+12V MOSFETS 4x PFC PFR30L60CT (60V, 30A @ 50% Duty Cycle)
5V & 3.3V 5V: 1x PFC PFR30L45CT (45V, 30A @ 50% Duty Cycle)
3.3V: 1x PFC PFR30L30CT (30V, 30A @ 50% Duty Cycle)
Filtering Capacitors Electrolytics: Elite (2-5,000 @ 105°C, ED), 2x Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000 @ 105°C, KY)
Supervisor IC Infinno ST9S429-PG14 (OVP, UVP, SCP, OCP, PG)
Fan Model Yate Loon D12SM-12 (120mm, 12V, 0.30A, 70.5CFM, 33 dBA, Sleeve Bearing)
5VSB Circuit
Standby PWM Controller Power Integrations TNY176PN

Test Results

Temperature & Compliance Info

Temperature Range (°C /°F)30-32 / 86-89.6
ErP Lot 3/6 Ready✓
(EU) No 617/2013 Compliance✓

Performance Summary

Efficiency RatingBRONZE
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)84.481%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)20.94dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.992
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load57.859%
Standby Power Consumption0.0552W
12V Ripple (Full Load)42.98mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)15.11mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)27.14mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)23.14mV
12V Load Regulation1.31%
5V Load Regulation1.66%
3.3V Load Regulation1.74%
5VSB Load Regulation2.08%
Inrush Current69.894A
Efficiency RatingBRONZE
Noise RatingA
Average Efficiency (>1450 load combinations)86.838%
Average Noise Output (>1450 Load Combinations)21.09dBA
Average PF (>1450 Load Combinations)0.973
Efficiency With 10W (≤500W) or 2% (>500W) Load0.000%
Standby Power Consumption0.0675W
12V Ripple (Full Load)41.06mV
5V Ripple (Full Load)14.92mV
3.3V Ripple (Full Load)26.21mV
5VSB Ripple (Full Load)22.95mV
12V Load Regulation1.30%
5V Load Regulation1.76%
3.3V Load Regulation1.68%
5VSB Load Regulation2.06%
Inrush Current54.840A
12V Transient Response (150%)0.00V
5V Transient Response (150%)V
3.3V Transient Response (150%)V
5VSB Transient Response (150%)V
Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal10.80ms
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time56.00ms
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay-45.20ms
PSU Timings: T1 (20% / 100%)0.0ms0.0ms
PSU Timings: T3 (20% / 100%)0.0ms0.0ms
OPP (0.00°C / 0.00°C)0.00%0.00%

Hold-Up Time & Power Ok Signal

Hold-Up Time (ms)10.8
AC Loss to PWR_OK Hold Up Time (ms)56
PWR_OK Inactive to DC Loss Delay (ms)-45.2

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 0.230 67.449% 0.063
5.100V 0.341 115.10V
2 0.090A 0.459 73.440% 0.109
5.099V 0.625 115.10V
3 0.550A 2.800 76.025% 0.317
5.089V 3.683 115.10V
4 1.000A 5.081 76.625% 0.366
5.079V 6.631 115.10V
5 1.500A 7.607 76.854% 0.392
5.070V 9.898 115.10V
6 2.500A 12.627 74.504% 0.424
5.050V 16.948 115.10V
Test # 5VSB DC/AC (Watts) Efficiency PF/AC Volts
1 0.045A 0.230 63.187% 0.020
5.100V 0.364 230.27V
2 0.090A 0.459 69.863% 0.037
5.099V 0.657 230.27V
3 0.550A 2.799 77.299% 0.168
5.088V 3.621 230.27V
4 1.000A 5.080 77.168% 0.243
5.079V 6.583 230.27V
5 1.500A 7.606 77.652% 0.288
5.070V 9.795 230.27V
6 2.500A 12.625 76.473% 0.336
5.049V 16.509 230.26V

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 2.345A 1.968A 1.943A 0.986A 49.628 79.815% 923 10.5 29.09°C 0.963
11.952V 5.083V 3.395V 5.071V 62.179 34.84°C 115.12V
2 5.764A 2.957A 2.919A 1.186A 99.749 84.979% 925 10.6 29.67°C 0.983
11.945V 5.073V 3.389V 5.062V 117.381 35.93°C 115.12V
3 9.534A 3.452A 3.397A 1.386A 149.605 86.414% 929 10.7 30.25°C 0.989
11.916V 5.071V 3.382V 5.053V 173.126 38.02°C 115.11V
4 13.326A 3.947A 3.907A 1.587A 199.622 86.770% 933 10.8 30.70°C 0.991
11.888V 5.068V 3.377V 5.044V 230.058 38.99°C 115.11V
5 16.767A 4.944A 4.894A 1.788A 249.744 86.471% 935 10.8 31.66°C 0.994
11.883V 5.058V 3.370V 5.034V 288.818 40.52°C 115.11V
6 20.211A 5.945A 5.886A 1.991A 299.845 85.936% 937 10.9 31.84°C 0.994
11.877V 5.047V 3.363V 5.023V 348.917 41.25°C 115.11V
7 23.665A 6.949A 6.880A 2.195A 349.956 85.100% 1035 12.8 32.59°C 0.995
11.868V 5.037V 3.357V 5.012V 411.228 42.15°C 115.11V
8 27.124A 7.960A 7.878A 2.400A 400.065 83.945% 1312 20.8 32.97°C 0.996
11.859V 5.026V 3.350V 5.001V 476.581 42.92°C 115.11V
9 31.050A 8.462A 8.371A 2.402A 449.756 82.918% 1573 28.1 33.86°C 0.996
11.828V 5.023V 3.344V 4.996V 542.412 44.43°C 115.11V
10 35.003A 8.962A 8.894A 2.506A 500.083 81.669% 1862 34.4 34.58°C 0.997
11.796V 5.021V 3.338V 4.988V 612.332 45.75°C 115.11V
11 39.396A 8.951A 8.909A 2.509A 549.679 80.254% 2106 38.6 35.53°C 0.997
11.739V 5.028V 3.334V 4.983V 684.925 47.24°C 115.11V
CL1 0.140A 13.000A 12.999A 0.000A 108.661 78.704% 921 10.5 31.39°C 0.984
12.601V 4.852V 3.371V 5.072V 138.062 40.46°C 115.11V
CL2 37.982A 1.002A 0.997A 1.000A 441.318 83.344% 1604 29.3 34.86°C 0.996
11.261V 5.208V 3.357V 5.037V 529.512 45.81°C 115.11V

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 2.341A 1.967A 1.942A 0.986A 49.573 80.966% 907 10.2 30.12°C 0.868
11.953V 5.083V 3.395V 5.071V 61.227 32.80°C 230.26V
2 5.759A 2.957A 2.919A 1.186A 99.689 86.374% 911 10.3 30.44°C 0.933
11.945V 5.073V 3.389V 5.062V 115.416 33.47°C 230.26V
3 9.530A 3.450A 3.396A 1.385A 149.563 88.052% 915 10.4 31.17°C 0.957
11.918V 5.072V 3.383V 5.053V 169.858 34.53°C 230.26V
4 13.322A 3.946A 3.906A 1.586A 199.603 88.664% 921 10.5 31.60°C 0.969
11.891V 5.068V 3.378V 5.044V 225.122 35.21°C 230.26V
5 16.761A 4.944A 4.892A 1.788A 249.715 88.563% 922 10.5 32.31°C 0.976
11.886V 5.057V 3.371V 5.034V 281.964 36.42°C 230.27V
6 20.205A 5.945A 5.885A 1.991A 299.818 88.268% 924 10.6 32.88°C 0.979
11.879V 5.047V 3.364V 5.023V 339.667 37.47°C 230.27V
7 23.666A 6.949A 6.877A 2.195A 349.940 87.604% 1097 14.5 33.38°C 0.983
11.867V 5.037V 3.358V 5.012V 399.456 38.14°C 230.28V
8 27.117A 7.960A 7.877A 2.400A 400.058 86.836% 1348 22.1 33.55°C 0.986
11.862V 5.025V 3.351V 5.001V 460.703 39.26°C 230.28V
9 31.050A 8.462A 8.368A 2.402A 449.754 86.136% 1594 28.7 34.05°C 0.988
11.828V 5.023V 3.345V 4.995V 522.145 40.13°C 230.28V
10 34.997A 8.964A 8.896A 2.507A 500.101 85.269% 1878 34.9 34.74°C 0.990
11.798V 5.020V 3.339V 4.987V 586.497 41.54°C 230.28V
11 39.407A 8.950A 8.910A 2.509A 549.709 84.330% 2098 38.5 35.53°C 0.991
11.737V 5.027V 3.333V 4.982V 651.852 43.85°C 230.29V
CL1 0.141A 13.000A 12.999A 0.000A 108.672 80.101% 901 10.0 32.27°C 0.945
12.603V 4.851V 3.372V 5.072V 135.669 36.46°C 230.28V
CL2 38.009A 1.001A 0.999A 1.000A 440.983 86.289% 1631 29.6 34.45°C 0.987
11.244V 5.212V 3.358V 5.037V 511.051 41.81°C 230.31V

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 0.487A 0.469A 0.196A 19.490 70.020% 922 10.5 0.915
11.833V 5.125V 3.401V 5.094V 27.835 115.12V
2 2.491A 0.980A 0.970A 0.393A 39.908 79.052% 917 10.4 0.954
11.887V 5.106V 3.397V 5.087V 50.483 115.12V
3 3.697A 1.471A 1.442A 0.591A 59.408 82.368% 919 10.5 0.970
11.905V 5.096V 3.395V 5.080V 72.125 115.11V
4 4.973A 1.965A 1.942A 0.789A 79.833 84.289% 922 10.5 0.976
11.913V 5.089V 3.392V 5.072V 94.713 115.12V

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 1.211A 0.486A 0.469A 0.196A 19.417 69.986% 891 9.8 0.722
11.836V 5.124V 3.401V 5.094V 27.744 230.25V
2 2.486A 0.979A 0.969A 0.393A 39.841 80.103% 906 10.2 0.837
11.887V 5.106V 3.398V 5.088V 49.737 230.25V
3 3.692A 1.471A 1.440A 0.591A 59.344 83.687% 908 10.3 0.887
11.906V 5.096V 3.395V 5.080V 70.912 230.26V
4 4.968A 1.965A 1.941A 0.789A 79.776 85.696% 909 10.3 0.915
11.914V 5.089V 3.393V 5.072V 93.092 230.26V

The results above are not used in the certification process

Ripple Measurements

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 6.8 mV 10.7 mV 12.2 mV 13.7 mV Pass
20% Load 7.3 mV 11.1 mV 13.1 mV 17.4 mV Pass
30% Load 8.2 mV 11.7 mV 13.7 mV 13.5 mV Pass
40% Load 9.3 mV 11.8 mV 12.9 mV 13.7 mV Pass
50% Load 10.8 mV 13.1 mV 16.2 mV 20.1 mV Pass
60% Load 13.7 mV 13.5 mV 17.6 mV 16.9 mV Pass
70% Load 14.5 mV 13.5 mV 17.2 mV 18.7 mV Pass
80% Load 20.2 mV 13.1 mV 20.6 mV 19.5 mV Pass
90% Load 29.4 mV 12.9 mV 23.2 mV 18.2 mV Pass
100% Load 43.0 mV 15.1 mV 27.1 mV 23.1 mV Pass
110% Load 53.7 mV 16.4 mV 27.2 mV 23.2 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.6 mV 15.2 mV 22.7 mV 9.9 mV Pass
Crossload 2 53.3 mV 20.0 mV 20.0 mV 22.8 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

Test 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB Pass/Fail
10% Load 6.8 mV 11.1 mV 12.8 mV 14.5 mV Pass
20% Load 7.1 mV 11.6 mV 13.2 mV 16.8 mV Pass
30% Load 8.5 mV 11.6 mV 14.3 mV 13.9 mV Pass
40% Load 9.4 mV 12.0 mV 13.3 mV 14.4 mV Pass
50% Load 10.7 mV 12.1 mV 14.9 mV 19.5 mV Pass
60% Load 12.5 mV 12.4 mV 14.8 mV 16.2 mV Pass
70% Load 15.1 mV 13.4 mV 15.9 mV 17.2 mV Pass
80% Load 19.6 mV 12.7 mV 19.8 mV 19.2 mV Pass
90% Load 28.5 mV 12.1 mV 20.3 mV 18.6 mV Pass
100% Load 41.1 mV 14.9 mV 26.2 mV 23.0 mV Pass
110% Load 53.2 mV 15.4 mV 28.9 mV 23.8 mV Pass
Crossload 1 9.4 mV 15.3 mV 26.3 mV 9.9 mV Pass
Crossload 2 57.4 mV 21.7 mV 18.4 mV 24.9 mV Pass

The results above are not used in the certification process

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