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POWER SUPPLY UNITS

Antec Smart Power 500W
By: Mike Mackenzie
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    2006-03-07

    Table of Contents:
  • Antec Smart Power 500W
  • Features and Specifications
  • Installation
  • Testing and Results
  • Conclusion

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    Antec Smart Power 500W - Features and Specifications


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    Features

    • ATX12V version 2.0

    • Modular cable design, use only the cables you need.
    • Dual 12V output circuitry provides added system stability and meets 240VA UL requirements and safety purpose: 12V1 for Motherboard and peripherals; 12V2 for processor
    • ATX12V v2.0 compliance allows Smart Power 2.0 to consume up to 25% less power than standard power supplies, saving you money on your electric bill.

    • 24-pin power connector, with detachable 4-pin section.
    • 4 SATA Connectors support Serial ATA drives
    • Flow-through dual 80mm fans (one intake and one exhaust)

    • Unique Dual Fans Technology: exhaust fan starts to spin when the power supply reaches certain temperatures to ensure proper airflow. The second fan spins on power up.
    • Industrial grade protection prevents damage resulting from short circuits, power overloads, excessive current, low voltages and excessive voltages
    • Increased 12V output capability for system components that consume more power from 12V rail
    • PCI-E graphic connector
    • Safety approvals: UL, CUL, TUV, CB, FCC Class B, CE, CCC
    • Increased MTBF: 80,000 hours
    • PF value greater than 90% (EU only)
    • Gold plated connector for superior conductivity

    Specifications

    Output
    5V      12V1  12V2   3.3V    -12V    +5Vsb

    Max. Load
    35A    17A     19A     32A     0.3A   2.0A

    Min. Load
    0.5A   1A       1A       0.5A    0A      0A

    Load Reg.
    ±5%    ±5%     ±5%     ±5%     ±5%    ±5%

    Ripple M (p-p)
    50       120      120     50        120      50

    * +5V, +12V1, 12V2 and +3.3V max load: 480Watts
    * +5V and +3.3V combined output: 180Watts

    Unit Size -        5.9"(W) x 3.4"(H) x 6.1"(D)
                            14.9cm (W) x 8.5cm (H) x 15.8cm (D)

    Net Weight -    5lbs.2.3kg
    Over Voltage Protection -    +5V trip point < +6.2V
    Recycle AC to reset      +3.3V trip point < +4.1V
                                        +12V trip point < +14.3V

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