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2486AA–AVR–02/2013
ATmega8(L)
16-bit
Timer/Counter1
The 16-bit Timer/Counter unit allows accurate program execution timing (event management),
wave generation, and signal timing measurement. The main features are:
True 16-bit Design (that is, allows 16-bit PWM)
Two Independent Output Compare Units
Double Buffered Output Compare Registers
One Input Capture Unit
Input Capture Noise Canceler
Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)
Glitch-free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)
Variable PWM Period
Frequency Generator
External Event Counter
Four Independent Interrupt Sources (TOV1, OCF1A, OCF1B, and ICF1)
Overview Most register and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “n”
replaces the Timer/Counter number, and a lower case “x” replaces the Output Compare unit
channel. However, when using the register or bit defines in a program, the precise form must be
used, that is, TCNT1 for accessing Timer/Counter1 counter value and so on.
A simplified block diagram of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is shown in Figure 32 on page 76. For the
actual placement of I/O pins, refer to “Pin Configurations” on page 2. CPU accessible I/O Regis-
ters, including I/O bits and I/O pins, are shown in bold. The device-specific I/O Register and bit
locations are listed in the “16-bit Timer/Counter Register Description” on page 96.