standby time

Definition

Electronics

  • The amount of time a battery can power a

    portable

    phone once fully charged. This time is usually calculated for a

    telephone

    which is turned on and able to accept calls.
  • The time a battery can power a device, such as a

    PDA

    , once fully charged. This time is usually calculated for a device which is turned on and able to function, but which is not used for any purpose.
  • The time during which a

    component

    , circuit, device, piece of

    equipment

    , or system is in

    standby mode

    .
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