How to reduce the power consumption when the device as a central that scan for a device

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How to reduce the power consumption when the device as a central that scan for a device

Hello,

I used the demo of ble_multi_link to develop.

when I used the function of ble_gap_connect() to initiate a direct connection to a device( not connected,only scan for the device ),I found that the power consumption was so high,about 1mA.

So i want to know the power consumption is correct or not correct.if not ,please suggest what should I do to reduce the power consumption.

thanks

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Hi Ryon,

Hi Ryon,

You mentioned that the device is only scanning – not connected with a central. I assume that you are using the ble_gap_scan_start() API. Which is the scan window and scan interval that you are using? Please refer to the document below which demonstrates power consumption measurements on DA1468x.

//www.wsdof.com/sites/default/files/an-b-037_da1468x_power_measurements_v1.5.pdf

Can you please indicate the procedure you followed for your measurements?

Thanks, PM_Dialog

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verry sorry for late reply,I use the ble_gap_connect(&m_addr, &cp) API to connect the device,not use the ble_gap_scan_start() API.

but the connect interval is 50 ~ 70 ms,slave latency is 0,as follows,

static const gap_conn_params_t cp = {
.interval_min = BLE_CONN_INTERVAL_FROM_MS(50), // 50.00 ms
.interval_max = BLE_CONN_INTERVAL_FROM_MS(70), // 70.00 ms
.slave_latency = 0,
.sup_timeout = BLE_SUPERVISION_TMO_FROM_MS(420), // 420.00 ms
};

I use an ammeter to measure the current at the battery end.Although not allowed, but it should not be too bad.
Now measuring the power consumption is about 1 mA(unconnect), too high.But upon connection,the power consumption is about 230uA

so i want to confirm the power consumption is correct or not when use the ble_gap_connect() API to scan for the peripheral device.

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Hi Ryon,

Hi Ryon,

The power consumption highly depends on the scan interval and scan window. For base data could refer to the pdf document linked before.