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July 23, 2024
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Power consumption does not fit with datasheet information

  • July 23, 2024
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Hi,

I'm running STM32C011F4U6TR using the LSI (32KHz) in a infinite loop.

Here's the current consumption I see from the STM32CubeMonitor-Power software

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I expect to see around 80uA flat as datasheet shows at page 39

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What could be the reason for the 170uA peaks I see using STM32CubeMonitor?

Gaston

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    Best answer by Gaston

    Solved! I've disconnected the debug probe and run the code without SWD interface. Now it's working as expected

    Gaston_0-1721746036668.png

    Thank you,
    Gaston

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    Super User
    July 23, 2024

    @Gaston wrote:

    I'm running STM32C011F4U6TR using the LSI (32KHz) in a infinite loop.


    At these levels, current consumed by the rest of the hardware can easily be significant - even things like capacitor leakage.

    Show the code, and details of the hardware:

    https://community.st.com/t5/community-guidelines/how-to-write-your-question-to-maximize-your-chances-to-find-a/ta-p/575228

    Graduate II
    July 23, 2024

    Also the table specifies that the typical values are expected at 3.0V supply, when you are supplying 3.3V to your uC.

    As @Andrew Neil said, any other enabled stuff can contribute. Have you disabled HSI ? Please show us the used source code.

    Best regards.

    GastonAuthorAnswer
    Graduate
    July 23, 2024

    Solved! I've disconnected the debug probe and run the code without SWD interface. Now it's working as expected

    Gaston_0-1721746036668.png

    Thank you,
    Gaston

    Super User
    July 23, 2024

    Yes, having a debug probe connected will certainly affect the current consumption!!