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19. 16-bit Timer/Counter1
19.1. Features
True 16-bit Design (i.e., 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)
19.2. Overview
The 16-bit Timer/Counter unit allows accurate program execution timing (event management), wave
generation, and signal timing measurement. 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 i.e., TCNT1 for accessing Timer/Counter1 counter value and so on.
A simplified block diagram of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is shown in the following figure. For the actual
placement of I/O pins, refer to Pin Configurations. 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 the Register
Description.
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