What Are the Performance Index Settings and Specifications for DS Radio Terminals?

Question

What Are the Performance Index Settings and Specifications for DS Radio Terminals?

Answer

DS (Direct Sequencing) radio terminals support 6 power performance mode settings. They are as follows:

Mode 0
Continuously Aware Mode (CAM), also called "Performance Index 0".

• In this mode, the radio continuously listens for messages and network activity. 
• It provides the best network performance and the lowest response time; however, the power consumption is the most.

Mode 1
Power Save Polling Mode 1(PSP1), also called “Performance Index 1". 

• In this mode, the radio will sleep if it has nothing to send and wake-up on every beacon.

Mode 2
Power Save Polling Mode 2(PSP2), also called “Performance Index 2". 

• In this mode, the radio will sleep if it has nothing to send and wake-up on every other beacon.

Mode 3
Power Save Polling Mode 3(PSP3), also called “Performance Index 3". 

• In this mode, the radio will sleep if it has nothing to send and wake-up on every third beacon.

Mode 4
Power Save Polling Mode 4(PSP4), also called “Performance Index 4". 

• In this mode, the radio will sleep if it has nothing to send and wake-up on every forth beacon.

Mode 5
Power Save Polling Mode 5(PSP5), also called “Performance Index 5". 

• In this mode, the radio will sleep if it has nothing to send and wake-up on every fifth beacon.