MiMOMax M-PoD power saving optional software

MiMOMax has released Power on Demand (M-PoD), a power saving optional software as part of its narrowband wireless linking solutions. The feature only turns on the remote end of a radio transmitter when there is ‘demand’ for traffic (for example, when there is data ready to be transmitted between radio units).

It is suitable for remote sites where power consumption is an issue and also supports cascaded links. The feature automatically turns on the transmitter by keying it up from idle mode in about 80 ms to enable over-the-link data transmission.

Once it is completed, the feature ensures that the transmitter will stay active for a programmable time period between 1 and 255 s. During this time, the M-PoD confirms that all data is processed before automatically deactivating the transmitter. The standby power consumption in idle mode is typically 8 W. MiMOMax also offers low power options for links that have to run continuously on shorter paths, thereby further reducing the power consumption to less than 55 W @ +26 dBm and less than 40 W @ +23 dBm power output.