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PLSx3 Hardware Interface Description
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3 Operating Characteristics
3.1 Operating Modes
The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to throughout the
document.
Table 14: Overview of operating modes
Mode Function
Normal
operation
GSM /
GPRS / UMTS /
HSPA / LTE
SLEEP
Power saving set automatically when no call is in progress and the USB
connection is suspended by host or not present and no active commu-
nication via ASC0.
GSM /
GPRS / UMTS /
HSPA / LTE
IDLE
Power saving disabled or an USB connection not suspended, but no
call in progress.
GSM TALK/
GSM DATA
Connection between two subscribers is in progress. Power consump-
tion depends on the GSM network coverage and several connection
settings (e.g. DTX off/on, FR/EFR/HR, hopping sequences and
antenna connection). The following applies when power is to be mea-
sured in TALK_GSM mode: DTX off, FR and no frequency hopping.
GPRS DATA GPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
work settings (e.g. power control level), uplink / downlink data rates and
GPRS configuration (e.g. used multislot settings).
EGPRS DATA EGPRS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
work settings (e.g. power control level), uplink / downlink data rates and
EGPRS configuration (e.g. used multislot settings).
UMTS TALK/
UMTS DATA
UMTS data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
work settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.
HSPA DATA HSPA data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on net-
work settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.
LTE TALK/
LTE DATA
LTE data transfer in progress. Power consumption depends on network
settings (e.g. TPC Pattern) and data transfer rate.
Power
Down
Normal shutdown after sending the power down command. Only a voltage regulator is
active for powering the RTC. Software is not active. Interfaces are not accessible. Operat-
ing voltage remains applied.
Airplane
mode
Airplane mode shuts down the radio part of the module, causes the module to log off from
the network and disables all AT commands whose execution requires a radio connection.
Airplane mode can be controlled by AT command (see
[1]).