Power consumption on FreeRTOS with SDK 15.3

Question

Hardware: PCA10040, PPK 
 SDK: nRF5_SDK_15.3.0_59ac345 
 
 I test hrs app and get these number in current consumption during advertising. No modification on example projects. 
 ble_app_hrs_freertos_pca10040_s132: 8.3mA 
 ble_app_hrs_pca10040_s132: 1.2mA 
 
 I want to use FreeRTOS. How do I get minimal current consumption with it?

Shang Ting · Accepted Answer

After switching to "nRF only". The current drops down. 
 pca10056 with ble_app_hrs_pca10056_s140: ~150uA 
 As for FreeRTOS , after applying the suggestion of the following link 
 https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/35386/application-with-freertos---lowest-possible-current-in-idle/160818#160818 
 ble_app_hrs_freertos_pca10056_s140: ~185 uA

Power consumption on FreeRTOS with SDK 15.3

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