NORMAL mode represents the fully operational mode where all blocks are enabled and the device sees its highest current consumption. In this mode, certain blocks/functions may be disabled to save power—these include the ADC and CC. OV and UV are running continuously as long as the ADC is enabled. The OCD and SCD comparators may not be disabled in this mode.

Transitioning from NORMAL to SHIP mode is also initiated by the host, and requires consecutive writes to two bits in the SYS_CTRL1 register.