
Chapter 2: Hardware Interface Description
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Figure 2-2 illustrates the power supply behavior during GSM transmission (Stacked
configuration).
Figure 2-2: Transmission Power Drops
Power ConsumptionTable 2 -3 specifies typical W24 current consumption ratings in various operating modes. The
current ratings refer to the overall W24 current consumption over the VCC supply.
Table 2-3:W24 Current Ratings
Parameter Description Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
IOFF Powered off 3.3V<Vcc<4.2V 10 100 µA
IOFF MODE Powered off with
IGN high
3.3V<VCC<4.2V
IGN<0.8V
46mA
IDEEPSLEEP 3.3V<Vcc<4.2V 4 6 mA
ISLEEP Idle mode 3.3V<Vcc<4.2V 9 12 mA
IIDLE Idle mode 3.3V<Vcc<4.2V 125 150 mA
IAIRPLANE Airplane mode 3.3V<Vcc<4.2V 45 60 mA
ITX 3.3V<Vcc<4.2V 190 250 mA