Part Analysis
| General Data | |
| Manufacturer (OEM) | FSP |
| PCB Type | Double-Sided |
| –Primary Side | |
| Transient Filter | 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV |
| Inrush Protection | NTC Thermistor SCK085A & Relay |
| Bridge Rectifier(s) |
2x Yangjie GBJ1508 (800V, 15A @ 87°C)
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| APFC MOSFETs |
2x STMicroelectronics STF18N60M2 (650V, 8A @ 100°C, Rds(on): 0.280Ohm)
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| APFC Boost Diode |
1x DSC06C065 (650V, 6A @ 25°C)
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| Bulk Cap(s) |
2x Elite (420V, 270uF each or 540uF combined, 3000h @ 85°C, GSF(M))
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| Main Switchers |
2x Toshiba TK12A60W (600V, 11.5A @ 25°C, Rds(on): 0.3Ohm)
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| IC Driver | Novosense NSI6602 |
| APFC Controller |
Champion CM6500UNX
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| Resonant Controller | Champion CM6901X |
| Topology |
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| Secondary Side | |
| +12V MOSFETs | 4x CMR024N04NS |
| 5V & 3.3V | DC-DC Converters: 4x Nexperia PSMN3RO-30YLD (30V, 100A @ 25°C, Rds(on): 3.1mOhm) PWM Controller(s): ANPEC APW7159C |
| Filtering Capacitors | Electrolytic: 3x Elite (2,000 @ 105°C, EL) 2x Elite (2-5,000 @ 105°C, ED) 1x Elite (4-10,000 @ 105°C, EY) 2x Elite (3-6,000 @ 105°C, EV) Polymer: 19x Apaq, 8 Elite (CS), 9x Biostar |
| Supervisor IC | IN1S4241-SDG (OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, PG) |
| Fan Controller | Grenergy GR8031 |
| Fan Model | BQ QF2-12025-LS (120mm, 12V, 0.12A, Rifle Bearing Fan) |
| 5VSB Circuit | |
| Synchronous Rectification Driver |
Leadtrend LD8926AA13 Synchronous Rectification IC
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The OEM is FSP, which has a good cooperation with be quiet! all these years. The platform will most likely be used only by be quiet! products, meaning that you won’t find it under another brand’s label. The relatively small PCB has ample space between parts for good airflow, so the fan doesn’t have to spin at high speeds to remove the heat from the internals. The heatsinks are also large enough to help remove heat without requiring increased airflow. The overall build quality is high, and FSP used good, yet not overly expensive, parts, including Elite caps, to keep production costs under control.
On the primary side, we find the typical staff: an APFC converter, a half-bridge topology, and an LLC resonant converter for the primary and the 12V FETs. On the secondary side, a synchronous rectification scheme and a pair of VRMs are used for the generation of the minor rails. Moreover, the fan utilizes a dedicated can controller, which enables it to spin at very low speeds, thereby keeping the noise output low.
The transient filtering stage contains all the necessary components to block both incoming and outgoing EMI emissions. Typically, it starts at the AC receptacle and continues on the main PCB.
There is an MOV to protect from voltage surges and an NTC thermistor. Moreover, a bypass relay supports the NTC thermistor.
The two GBJ1508 parallel bridge rectifiers can handle up to 30A together.
The APFC converter uses two STMicroelectronics STF18N60M2 FETs and one DSC08C065 boost diode. Elite manufactures the bulk capacitors. Their combined capacity is 540 uF. They are rated for 3,000 hours at 85°C. Note, for electrolytic capacitors, a general rule is that reducing the operating temperature by 10°C will roughly double the capacitor’s lifespan. This means that a 20°C higher rating means four times the lifetime! Their voltage rating is high enough at 420V. Remember the APFC’s DC bus voltage is approximately 380V DC.
The APFC controller is a Champion CM6500UNX.
Two Toshiba TK12A60W primary switching FETs are installed in a half-bridge topology, and an LLC resonant converter is utilized to achieve higher efficiency.
The LLC resonant controller is a Champion CM6901X.
The PSU’s main transformer. One of its main functions is to electrically isolate the primary and secondary sides.
Four CMR024N04NS FETs regulate the 12V rail. They are installed on the solder (rear) side of the main PCB.
Two DC-DC converters generate the minor rails. They use four Nexperia PSMN3RO-30YLD FETs. The PWM controller is an ANPEC APW7159C.
All electrolytic caps, but one, provided by Rubycon, are by Elite. The polymer caps are by Apaq, Elite, and Biostar.
You can find more information about capacitor performance and other specs below:
The standby PWM controller is a LeadTrend LD8926AA13.
Several polymer caps at the face of the modular panel form an extra ripple-filtering layer.
The soldering quality is generally good.
The supervisor IC is an IN1S4241-SDG.
The cooling fan is a BQ QF2-12025-LS, utilizing a rifle bearing. The dedicated controller enables easy adjustment of the fan’s speed profile, allowing it to spin at low speeds.
Are you willing to evaluate the lowest category Be Quiet series as well? Most notably the brand new System Power 11 series? It has 450W and 550W members, and it is the cheapest Be Quiet PSU on the market. A lot of people are buying them, without knowing how dangerous (or safe?) they are, after the System Power 10 test turned out that they are not that terrible, contrary to the tribal knowledge (System Power 10 Bronze series has been downgraded to Tier E on the SPL PSU Tier list).
If they send them to me sure. SP used to be pretty good for their money.
Can you ask them?
Typo: All links on first page lead to 550W models except for the first one with 1000W.
thanks! fixed