a method of dynamic power management in a time division multiple access system . the method comprising comparing each of a plurality of streams ; grouping each of the plurality of streams into a plurality of powergroups , wherein each of the plurality of powergroups may comprise multiple streams , scheduling a burst transmission based on the plurality of powergroups ; and adjusting the power stage based on the plurality of powergroups , wherein the system is configured to turn off selected components based on the power stage and the scheduled burst transmissions .