Datasheet

528
32133D–11/2011
UC3D
26. Timer/Counter (TC)
Rev: 2.2.3.3
26.1 Features
• Three 16-bit Timer Counter channels
• A wide range of functions including:
– Frequency measurement
– Event counting
– Interval measurement
– Pulse generation
– Delay timing
– Pulse width modulation
– Up/down capabilities
• Each channel is user-configurable and contains:
– Three external clock inputs
– Five internal clock inputs
– Two multi-purpose input/output signals
• Internal interrupt signal
• Two global registers that act on all three TC channels
26.2 Overview
The Timer Counter (TC) includes three identical 16-bit Timer Counter channels.
Each channel can be independently programmed to perform a wide range of functions including
frequency measurement, event counting, interval measurement, pulse generation, delay timing,
and pulse width modulation.
Each channel has three external clock inputs, five internal clock inputs, and two multi-purpose
input/output signals which can be configured by the user. Each channel drives an internal inter-
rupt signal which can be programmed to generate processor interrupts.
The TC block has two global registers which act upon all three TC channels.
The Block Control Register (BCR) allows the three channels to be started simultaneously with
the same instruction.
The Block Mode Register (BMR) defines the external clock inputs for each channel, allowing
them to be chained.