
GD32L23x User Manual
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3.
Power management unit (PMU)
3.1.
Overview
The power consumption is regarded as one of the most important issues for the devices of
GD32L23x series. According to the Power management unit (PMU), provides ten types of
power saving modes, including Run, Run1, Run2, Sleep, Sleep1, Sleep2, Deep-sleep, Deep-
sleep 1, Deep-sleep 2 and Standby mode. These modes reduce the power consumption and
allow the application to achieve the best tradeoff among the conflicting demands of CPU
operating time, speed and power consumption. For GD32L23x devices, there are three power
domains, including V
DD
/V
DDA
domain, 1.1V domain, and Backup domain, as is shown in the
following figure. The power of the V
DD
domain is supplied directly by V
DD
. An embedded LDO
in the V
DD
/V
DDA
domain is used to supply the 1.1V domain power. A power switch is
implemented for the Backup domain. It can be powered from the V
BAT
voltage when the main
V
DD
supply is shut down.
3.2.
Characteristics
Three power domains: V
BAK
, V
DD
/V
DDA
and 1.1V power domains.
Ten power saving modes: Run, Run1, Run2, Sleep, Sleep1, Sleep2, Deep-sleep, Deep-
sleep 1, Deep-sleep 2 and Standby modes.
Internal Voltage regulator (LDO) supplies around 1.1V or 0.9V voltage source for 1.1V
domain.
Low Voltage Detector can issue an interrupt or event when the power is lower than a
programmed threshold.
Battery power (V
BAT
) for Backup domain when V
DD
is shut down.
LDO output voltage select for power saving.
Ultra power saving for low-driver mode in Deep-sleep/Deep-sleep 1/Deep-sleep 2 mode.
SRAM1 can be power-off alone.
CAU can be power-off alone.