Digi XBee-PRO 900HP RF Modems (USB option) power supply

Can the Digi XBee-PRO 900HP RF Modems (USB option) be supplied 5V at a higher amperage. If so, what amperage would be required?

asked Aug 23, 2021 in Miscellaneous Hardware and Software by Louf New to the Community (2 points)

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The USB RF Modem can be powered via the USB BUS which is 5V. That will put it at about the OEM modules current draw.

answered Aug 23, 2021 by mvut Veteran of the Digi Community (15,112 points)
selected Aug 24, 2021 by Louf

If the power requirement to receive is 60 Mamps at 9 volts, which equals .54 watts. Does that mean the amperage at 5 volts is 0.108?

commented Aug 24, 2021 by Louf New to the Community (2 points)

I would say it is more in the lines of 250mA peak (0.25W per volt)

commented Aug 24, 2021 by mvut Veteran of the Digi Community (15,112 points)

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