ESP32 devkit V4 current consumption
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:06 am
Hi,
In existing our product, we use the RN171 Wi-Fi module from Microchip (we use Wi-Fi module in AP mode to communicate the product with custom GUI), and as we need to add new features which include both Wi-Fi/BLE. For development, we choose the ESP32 devkit, and before implementing, we started with evaluation. During the evaluation process, the current measured is between 130mA to 160mA (configured in Wi-Fi AP mode). Using Arduino IDE, configured the ESP32 devkit. With our existing Wi-Fi module with RN171, the current measured is between 25mA to 60mA.
So we are required to meet the current consumption of ESP32, with the existing module, Is there any method to reduce the current consumption during configuration or with any H/W changes?
In existing our product, we use the RN171 Wi-Fi module from Microchip (we use Wi-Fi module in AP mode to communicate the product with custom GUI), and as we need to add new features which include both Wi-Fi/BLE. For development, we choose the ESP32 devkit, and before implementing, we started with evaluation. During the evaluation process, the current measured is between 130mA to 160mA (configured in Wi-Fi AP mode). Using Arduino IDE, configured the ESP32 devkit. With our existing Wi-Fi module with RN171, the current measured is between 25mA to 60mA.
So we are required to meet the current consumption of ESP32, with the existing module, Is there any method to reduce the current consumption during configuration or with any H/W changes?