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Operational Setup and Testing
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SWRU548AFebruary 2019Revised August 2019
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CC3235MODSF LaunchPad™ Development Kit (LAUNCHCC3235MOD)
4.1 Measuring the CC3235MOD Current Draw
To measure the current draw of the CC3235MOD device using a multimeter, use the VBAT jumper on the
J101 isolation block. The current draw measured in this mode includes only the CC3235MOD device, the
Serial Flash internal to the module, and any current drawn through the BoosterPack plug-in module
headers. Furthermore, if the module's GPIO is driving a high current load such as an LED, then this will
also be included in the measurement.
4.1.1 Low-Current Measurement with USB Power ( <1 mA)
See the following instructions to measure ultra-low power when powering with a USB cable.
1. Remove the VBAT jumper in the J101 isolation block, and attach an ammeter across this jumper. See
Figure 26.
2. Consider the effect that the backchannel UART and any circuitry attached to the CC3235MOD may
have on current draw. Consider disconnecting these at the siolation jumper block, or at least consider
their current sinking and sourcing capability in the final measurement.
3. Begin target execution and set the device to low-power modes (LPDS or hibernate).
4. Measure the current. Remember that if the current levels are fluctuating, it may be difficult to get a
stable measurement. It is easier to measure quiescent states. See the "Power Measurement Guide" in
CC3135, CC3235x SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Internet-on-a chip™ Networking Subsystem Power
Management for more current consumption measurement techniques.
Figure 26. Low Current Measurement