ATX12VO (12V Only) Desktop Power Supply
Design Guide
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613768
Date
01/03/2022
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Introduction
Processor Configurations
PCI Express* Add-in Card Considerations
Electrical
Mechanical
Acoustics
Environmental
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Safety
Reliability
CFX12V Specific Guidelines 2.0
LFX12V Specific Guidelines 2.0
ATX12V Specific Guidelines 3.0
SFX12V Specific Guidelines 4.0
TFX12V Specific Guidelines 3.0
Flex ATX Specific Guidelines 2.0
DC Output (Required)
DC Voltage Regulation (Required)
DC Output Current (Required)
Remote Sensing (Optional)
Other Low Power System Requirements (Required)
Output Ripple Noise (Required)
Capacitive Load (Recommended)
Closed Loop Stability (Required)
Multiple 12V Rail Power Sequencing (Required)
Voltage Hold-Up Time (Required)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) (Required)
Short Circuit Protection (SCP) (Required)
No-Load Situation (Required)
Over Current Protection (OCP) (Required)
Over Temperature Protection (OTP) (Required)
Output Bypass (Required)
Separate Current Limit for 12V2 (Optional)
Overall Power Supply Efficiency Levels
Power Supply Efficiency for Energy Regulations - ENERGY STAR* and CEC PC Computers with High Expandability Score (Recommended)
SFX12V Specific Guidelines 4.0
Lower Profile Package – Physical Dimensions (Required)
Fan Requirements (Required)
Top Fan Mount Package – Physical Dimensions (Required)
Fan Requirements (Required)
Reduced Depth Top Mount Fan – Physical Dimensions (Required)
Fan Requirements (Required)
Standard SFX Profile Package – Physical Dimensions (Required)
Fan Requirements (Required)
PS3 Form Factor – Physical Dimensions (Required)
Fan Requirements (Required)
High End Desktop Market Processor Considerations
The High-End Desktop market requires power supplies with higher power levels than typical mainstream market. The EPS12V specification is often referenced for these designs. The EPS12V specification is a power supply form factor for the server market. This Desktop ATX12VO Single Rail Power Supply design guide includes higher power levels to support these higher performance desktop computers.