Datasheet

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ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561
2549K–AVR–01/07
ADCL and ADCH – The ADC
Data Register
ADLAR = 0
ADLAR = 1
When an ADC conversion is complete, the result is found in these two registers. If differ-
ential channels are used, the result is presented in two’s complement form.
When ADCL is read, the ADC Data Register is not updated until ADCH is read. Conse-
quently, if the result is left adjusted and no more than 8-bit precision (7 bit + sign bit for
differential input channels) is required, it is sufficient to read ADCH. Otherwise, ADCL
must be read first, then ADCH.
The ADLAR bit in ADMUX, and the MUXn bits in ADMUX affect the way the result is
read from the registers. If ADLAR is set, the result is left adjusted. If ADLAR is cleared
(default), the result is right adjusted.
• ADC9:0: ADC Conversion Result
These bits represent the result from the conversion, as detailed in “ADC Conversion
Result” on page 292.
Table 130. ADC Prescaler Selections
ADPS2 ADPS1 ADPS0 Division Factor
0002
0012
0104
0118
10016
10132
11064
111128
Bit 151413121110 9 8
(0x79) – – – – – – ADC9 ADC8 ADCH
(0x78) ADC7 ADC6 ADC5 ADC4 ADC3 ADC2 ADC1 ADC0 ADCL
76543210
Read/WriteRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR
Initial Value00000000
00000000
Bit 151413121110 9 8
(0x79) ADC9 ADC8 ADC7 ADC6 ADC5 ADC4 ADC3 ADC2 ADCH
(0x78) ADC1 ADC0 – –––––ADCL
76543210
Read/WriteRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR
Initial Value00000000
00000000