May.16.2011      Helping the planet bring back the good ol' days Athena Computer Power Corp. has optimized their product inventory and is working towards creating a line of power supplies that is more efficient and supplies greener power. Our commitment towards excellence has led us to release a series of efficient power supplies such as the Flex, TFX, Apollo, Hercules, Atlas, and the 1U-2U. We are currently expanding our Research and Development team and geared it towards working for a more friendly planet   Fraction of Rated Load 20% 50% 100% 20% 50% 100% 80 PLUS   80% 80% >80% Not defined 80 PLUS Bronze   82% 85% 82% 81% 85% 81% 80 PLUS Silver   85% 88% 85% 85% 89% 85% 80 PLUS Gold   87% 90% 87% 88% 92% 88% 80 PLUS Platinum   90% 92% 89% 90% 94% 91%   80PLUS certification requires a power supply to operate at a minimum of 80% efficiency.   The efficiency of a computer power supply is tracked by its max value when running continuously on full load.   Active Power Factor Correction (Active PFC) provides a more efficient power frequency while correcting and adjusting to the required Amps needed to run hardware.  Theoretically with Active PFC a power supply can generate a power factor of 99% and with those ratings it can produces more efficiency.  Active PFC also automatically corrects for AC input voltage, and is capable of a full range of input voltage.   EMI or Electromagnetic Interference is defined by the IEC as a “Degradation of the performance of an equipment, transmission channel or system caused by an electromagnetic disturbance.”  For an FCC Class B Certification which is an EMI Certification the device must comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  To obtain certification the device must not cause harmful radio or transmission interference and must accept any interference received.   RoHS is the acronym for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance.   Subscribe vol.00005162011. Athena Computer Power Corporation© (ACPC) | 1210 John Reed Ct. City of Industry, CA 91745 | 626-810-5008