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| General Data | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (OEM) | CWT |
| Primary Side | |
| Transient Filter | 4x Y caps, 2x X caps, 2x CM chokes, 1x MOV |
| Inrush Protection | NTC thermistor & relay |
| Bridge Rectifier(s) | 2x GBU1506 (600V, 15A @ 100°C) |
| APFC MOSFETs | 2x Infineon IPA60R125C6 (650V, 19A @ 100°C, 0.125Ω) 1x SPN5003 FET (for reduced no-load consumption) |
| APFC Boost Diode | 1x CREE C3D08060A (600V, 8A @ 152°C) |
| Hold-up Cap(s) | 2x Nichicon (400V, 470uF each or 940uF combined, 2000h @ 105°C, GG) |
| Main Switchers | 2x Infineon IPA60R190P6 (650V, 12.7A @ 100°C, 0.190Ω) |
| APFC Controller | Champion CM6500UNX |
| Switching Controller | Champion CM6901X |
| Fan Controller | PIC16F1503 |
| Topology | Primary side: Half-bridge & LLC resonant controller Secondary side: Synchronous rectification & DC-DC converters |
| Secondary Side | |
| +12V MOSFETs | 6x International Rectifier IRFH7004TRPBF (40V, 164A @ 100°C, 1.4mΩ) |
| 5V & 3.3V | DC-DC Converters: 6x QM3006D (30V, 57A @ 100°C, 5.5mΩ) PWM Controller: Anpec APW7159 |
| Filtering Capacitors | Electrolytics: Nippon Chemi-Con (1-5000 @ 105°C, KZE), Nippon Chemi-Con (4-10,000 @ 105°C, KY) Polymers: FPCAP |
| Supervisor IC | Weltrend WT7502 (OVP, UVP, SCP, PG) & LM393G |
| Fan Model | NR135L (12V, 0.22A, Rifle Bearing) |
| 5VSB Circuit | |
| Rectifier | SD04N65A, QM3004D, LS64 10L45 SBR |
| Step-Down Converter | AME5268 |
| Standby PWM Controller | On-Bright OB5269CP |
There are a few differences between this PSU and the previous-generation RM850x. For starters, a bypass relay supports the NTC thermistor, allowing for increased efficiency and enhanced inrush current protection. On the primary side, CWT decided to swap out the Vishay FETs for Infineon ones. Both brands are good; however, Infineon products are more popular in high-end PSUs.
The bulk caps are exactly the same as Corsair's older RM850x. There was no reason to change them, since this PSU's hold-up time satisfies the ATX spec's requirements. Both the APFC and LLC resonant controllers are provided by Champion now, whereas the previous-gen RMx units used Infineon controllers.
On the PSU's secondary side, changes are limited to the DC-DC converters. Corsair's updated design uses six QM3006D FETs rather than a combination of four QM3004D and two QM3006D FETs. Moreover, the fan control circuit employs a microcontroller that facilitates fine tuning of the fan's profile.
In general, this is a very good platform with compact dimensions that don't seem to negatively affect performance. Despite the lack of proper heat sinks on the secondary side, Corsair's semi-passive mode lasts a long time. On top of that, its fan profile is relaxed, even under tough conditions. This means that the platform is designed well, even in the face of limited airflow.
Here are some photos showing the PSU’s major parts.
The following video shows the RM850x’s internals.
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