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ATmega48/88/168 Automotive [DATASHEET]
7530K–AVR–07/14
12. 8-bit Timer/Counter0 with PWM
Timer/Counter0 is a general purpose 8-bit Timer/Counter module, with two independent output compare units, and with
PWM support. It allows accurate program execution timing (event management) and wave generation. The main features
are:
● Two independent output compare units
● Double buffered output compare registers
● Clear timer on compare match (auto reload)
● Glitch free, phase correct pulse width modulator (PWM)
● Variable PWM period
● Frequency generator
● Three independent interrupt sources (TOV0, OCF0A, and OCF0B)
12.1 Overview
A simplified block diagram of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 12-1. For the actual placement of I/O pins, refer to
Section 1-1 “Pinout ATmega48/88/168” on page 3. CPU accessible I/O registers, including I/O bits and I/O pins, are shown in
bold. The device-specific I/O register and bit locations are listed in Section 12.8 “8-bit Timer/Counter Register Description”
on page 87.
The PRTIM0 bit in Section 7.7.1 “Power Reduction Register - PRR” on page 35 must be written to zero to enable
Timer/Counter0 module.
Figure 12-1. 8-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram
TCNTn
Timer/Counter
Count
Clear
Direction
OCRnA
OCRnB
TCCRnA TCCRnB
=
TOP BOTTOM
OCnA (Int. Req.)
Waveform
Generation
Fixed
TOP
Value
DATA BUS
=
= = 0
OCnA
OCnB (Int. Req.)
Waveform
Generation
OCnB
Control Logic
clk
Tn
clk
I/O
Prescaler
TOVn (Int. Req.)
T/C
Oscillator
TOSC1
TOSC2