PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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MultiConnect
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microCell MTCM2-L6G1 User Guide
MTCM2-L6G1 Power Draw
Note:
MultiTech recommends that you incorporate a 10% buffer into your power source when determining
product load.
Radio Protocol
3G On/Off
Mode
Current or
Sleep
Mode
Live
Connection,
Idle Current
Average
Measured
Current at Max
Power
1
TX Pulse
Amplitude
Current for
Peak Current
2
Total Inrush
Charge
3
Total Inrush
Duration
During
Power Up
5 Volts USB
LTE Band 43
(3700Mhz)
N/A
N/A
477 mA
784 mA
0.135 mC
22.1 uS
LTE Band 42
(3500Mhz)
N/A
N/A
482 mA
792 mA
0.135 mC
22.1 uS
LTE Band 48
(3625Mhz)
N/A
173 mA
473 mA
768 mA
0.135 mC
22.1 uS
Note:
1.
Maximum Power: The continuous current during maximum data rate with the radio transmitter at
maximum power.
2.
TX Pulse: The average peak current during an LTE connection.
3.
Inrush Charge: The total inrush charge at power on.
Side Panels and Connectors
Side Panels
Connectors
The device has the following connectors:
USB
1 USB connector
SMA
2 female SMA connectors, labeled CELL and AUX
SIM
1 micro-SIM slot, between the SMA connectors