nRF9160 current comsumed when uploading the data to the cloud

[Cui]

Hello，

When I use the nRF9160 to upload the data to the cloud based on the LTE-CatM1, what's the maximum current? The datasheet of nRF9160 mentioned:

1. Application CPU active current consumption: ICOREMARK_PER_MA =73mA;

2. Modem active current consumption :Itx_peak=361mA;

3. Compounded : IUPLINK =149mA;

The maximum current is 73+361+149=573mA; right?

[ketiljo]

Peak current for the complete LTE modem is 535 mA, see here: https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/ps_nrf9160/_tmp/alta.nRF9160/autodita/CURRENT/parameters.id_current_modem.html?cp=2_0_0_4_1_0_13. Note that this is peak current, not average. The average current is hard to calculate as this depends on how much data you upload, how often, how far you are from  the cell tower etc.