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Power consumption

Andrea Barisani edited this page Nov 3, 2020 · 13 revisions

The following measurements provide reference figures for USB armory power consumption.

The measurements have been performed using an Agilent U1242B multimeter.

Device Idle under Linux Linux kernel compilation 100% CPU load (Memtester)
Mk II - 900 MHz 80 mA @ 5 V (400 mW) 180 mA @ 5 V ( 900 mW) 240 mA @ 5 V (1200 mW)
Mk II - 528 MHz 70 mA @ 5 V (350 mW) 140 mA @ 5 V ( 700 mW) 170 mA @ 5 V ( 850 mW)
Mk I - 1 GHz 110 mA @ 5 V (550 mW) 270 mA @ 5 V (1350 mW) 280 mA @ 5 V (1400 mW)
Mk I - 800 MHz 110 mA @ 5 V (550 mW) 250 mA @ 5 V (1250 mW) 260 mA @ 5 V (1300 mW)