Datasheet

© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS39689F-page 243
PIC18F2221/2321/4221/4321 FAMILY
21.0 COMPARATOR MODULE
The analog comparator module contains two
comparators that can be configured in a variety of
ways. The inputs can be selected from the analog
inputs multiplexed with pins RA0 through RA5, as well
as the on-chip voltage reference (see Section 22.0
“Comparator Voltage Reference Module”). The digi-
tal outputs (normal or inverted) are available at the pin
level and can also be read through the control register.
The CMCON register (Register 21-1) selects the
comparator input and output configuration. Block
diagrams of the various comparator configurations are
shown in Figure 21-1.
REGISTER 21-1: CMCON: COMPARATOR CONTROL REGISTER
R-0 R-0 R/W-0 R/W-0 R/W-0 R/W-1 R/W-1 R/W-1
C2OUT C1OUT C2INV C1INV CIS CM2 CM1 CM0
bit 7 bit 0
bit 7 C2OUT: Comparator 2 Output bit
When C2INV =
0:
1 = C2 VIN+ > C2 VIN-
0 = C2 V
IN+ < C2 VIN-
When C2INV = 1:
1 = C2 VIN+ < C2 VIN-
0 = C2 V
IN+ > C2 VIN-
bit 6 C1OUT: Comparator 1 Output bit
When C1INV = 0:
1 = C1 VIN+ > C1 VIN-
0 = C1 V
IN+ < C1 VIN-
When C1INV = 1:
1 = C1 VIN+ < C1 VIN-
0 = C1 V
IN+ > C1 VIN-
bit 5 C2INV: Comparator 2 Output Inversion bit
1 = C2 output inverted
0 = C2 output not inverted
bit 4 C1INV: Comparator 1 Output Inversion bit
1 = C1 output inverted
0 = C1 output not inverted
bit 3 CIS: Comparator Input Switch bit
When CM
<2:0> = 110:
1 =C1 VIN- connects to RA3/AN3/VREF+
C2 V
IN- connects to RA2/AN2/VREF-/CVREF
0 =C1 VIN- connects to RA0/AN0
C2 V
IN- connects to RA1/AN1
bit 2-0 CM<2:0>: Comparator Mode bits
Figure 21-1 shows the Comparator modes and the CM<2:0> bit settings.
Legend:
R = Readable bit W = Writable bit U = Unimplemented bit, read as ‘0’
-n = Value at POR ‘1’ = Bit is set ‘0’ = Bit is cleared x = Bit is unknown