SLYA068A May   2023  – December 2023 TMAG3001 , TMAG5253

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Low Power Modes
    1. 2.1 Power Cycling
      1. 2.1.1 Self Duty Cycled Low Power Operation
    2. 2.2 Conversion on Demand
    3. 2.3 Wake on Detection
    4. 2.4 Wake on Change
  6. 3Low Power Modes with Multiple Sensors
  7. 4Low Power Mode Design Examples
    1. 4.1 Design Example Scenario 2
    2. 4.2 Design Example Scenario 2
  8. 5Summary
  9. 6References
  10. 7Revision History

Introduction

Gaming controllers are a standard user interface that is often paired with gaming consoles like the Xbox, PlayStation, etc. These gaming controllers are rife with many different controls that include triggers, thumb sticks, buttons, and d-pads that all require sensors for converting the user’s mechanical input into an electrical stimulus. As these are ergonomically designed to fit in your hands, be portable, and remain powered on for extended periods of time, it is important to incorporate the most compact, power efficient sensing solutions as possible. This document will explore a variety of use cases for different low power modes pertaining to the sensors used in the gaming controllers.

GUID-20221027-SS0I-LQFX-1M7F-ZMSCKLBX2KWH-low.svg Figure 1-1 Typical Gaming Controller With User Interfaces like Triggers, Thumb Sticks, and Buttons