Operational Modes can be assigned to Transceiver entries to estimate the power consumption of that particular mode. Each type of transceiver supports the following operational modes:
- Transceiver: the default setting - both TX and RX channels enabled
- Transmitter: TX is enabled, RX is powered down
- Receiver: TX is powered down, RX is enabled
Some transceiver types support a fourth choice for Operational Mode of Power Down. This mode reflects the power consumed when both the TX and RX channels are powered down. The Power Down setting is available for UltraScale and UltraScale+ GTH and GTY transceivers and 7 series GTH transceivers.