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Data Center Power Supply Module Development and Testing

Technical Evolution and Testing Standards from Traditional Power Distribution to Intelligent Power Supply Systems

1. Development History

1.1 IDC Room Power Distribution Stage

Early Stage Rooms (1960-1980)

Civilian-grade socket power distribution, low server density, no precision temperature control

Mid Stage Rooms (1960-1980)

Ordinary PDU emerged, adapting to different server interfaces

Later Stage Rooms (1990~2000)

Rack-mounted power distribution units, supporting modular cabinets

Modern Rooms (21st Century)

Intelligent PDU, featuring remote monitoring, voltage/current/power monitoring functions

1.2 Technical Evolution

Traditional UPS Architecture

AC-DC-AC conversion, supports 10-15kW per single cabinet

HVDC Technology

Eliminates inverter stage, efficiency improves by 4%, supports 40-100kW per cabinet

Panama Power Supply

Integrated transformer and power module, efficiency reaches 97.5%, saves 36% space

800V HVDC (Latest in 2025)

Supports 1MW per cabinet, copper loss reduced by 45%, jointly promoted by NVIDIA, Delta, and other manufacturers

2. Domestic and International Standards

2.1 Domestic Standards

Standard Number Name Core Content
GB 50174-2017 "Data Center Design Code" Room classification (A/B/C), power supply reliability requirements
GB 43630-2023 "Energy Efficiency Limits and Grades for Tower and Rack Servers" 2 types of servers, 3 energy efficiency grades
YD/T 3983-2021 "Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Energy Usage Effectiveness of Liquid Cooled Server Systems in Data Centers" Calculation method for energy efficiency ratio of liquid cooling systems

2.2 International Standards

Standard Number Name Core Content
IEC 62040:2017 "Uninterruptible Power Systems" UPS performance and safety requirements
ISO/IEC 22237-3:2024 "Information technology  Data center facilities and infrastructures  Part 3: Power distribution" Power system design, configuration management, safety and reliability requirements
80 PLUS Ruby Ruby Energy Efficiency Level Certification (currently the highest level power supply efficiency certification standard) Efficiency ≥96.5% at 50% load under 230V (2025)

3. EMC Testing

3.1 EMI Testing

Conducted Emission (CE): 150kHz-30MHz, can be tested using shielded room

Radiated Emission (RE): 30MHz-6GHz, tested using anechoic chamber

Harmonic Current: IEC 61000-3-2/3, limits grid harmonic pollution

3.2 EMS Testing

Test Item Standard Level
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

IEC 61000-4-2:2025

GB/T 17626.2-2018

Contact 2kV~8kV, Air 2kV~15kV
Electrical Fast Transient (EFT)

IEC 61000-4-4:2012

GB/T 17626.4-2018

Power port 0.5kV~4kV
Surge Immunity

IEC 61000-4-5:2014

GB/T 17626.5-2019

Power port common mode 0.5kV~2kV

Voltage Dips,  Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations Immunity

IEC 61000-4-11:2020

GB/T 17626.11-2023

Voltage Dips: e.g., 20% voltage drop, lasting 250 cycles (5000ms)

Short Interruptions: lasting 250 cycles (5000ms)

Voltage Variations: 30% voltage drop, maintain for 1 cycle (20ms) after voltage drop, voltage rise time is 25 cycles (500ms)

4. Electrical Performance Testing

4.1 Test Items

Electrical Parameter Testing

Output voltage/current/power and other electrical parameter measurements

Efficiency Testing

Conversion efficiency under different loads (20%/50%/100% load)

Voltage Stability

Output voltage fluctuation during load changes

Short Circuit/Overload/Overtemperature Capability

Operation beyond rated conditions, equipment not damaged and has protection functions

Insulation Resistance Test

Input/output/ground resistance

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4.2 Test Equipment

PTS Series Electrical Performance Test System

Voltage/current testing, output rise/fall waveform testing, instantaneous voltage/reaction time testing, short circuit/overvoltage protection testing......

GtestWorks Automated Test Platform

Automation, multi-standard, remote parameter configuration, test control and data export

5. Testing Necessity

1. Reliability Assurance

Avoid equipment downtime caused by electromagnetic interference

2. Energy Efficiency Compliance

Meet requirements of standards such as GB 43630-2023

3. Cost Optimization

Select efficient power supplies through efficiency testing, reducing data center operating costs

Note: Some content references authoritative sources such as China Energy News, Electronic Design & Application, etc.

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