alt Hacker NewsThe datasheet will gives you absolute best case scenario. Like current consumption in sleep mode, or what register to set for best accuracy. It does not mean the Firmware will do exactly that.
The datasheet will gives you absolute best case scenario. Like current consumption in sleep mode, or what register to set for best accuracy. It does not mean the Firmware will do exactly that.
The datasheet gives you the 3 sigma worst case for accuracy.
For power consumption a system power tree needs to be constructed and that will set the bounds that firmware can achieve. That would be better than trusting the manufacturer but a real test is best.