From: Rad <ra...@mo...> - 2009-12-10 22:01:09
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Alexander Chemeris wrote: >> 'This' was referring to getting GumStix going with OpenBTS, but only as >> a means of reducing power - so both! Using the Atom Z530 uses ~7W, >> whereas the Overo would be just 1 or 2W. If the system is to be >> solar/wind powered, this power saving becomes significant. >> > While I agree with this, isn't it PA and other analog stuff which consumes > the most of the power? > The USRP and two RFX boards use around 15W, but this could be halved with some redesign effort. One look at the multiple linear regulators shows that the USRP wasn't designed for low power consumption. Regards, Rad. |