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21. 8-bit Timer/Counter0 with PWM
21.1. Features
Single Compare Unit Counter
Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)
Glitch-free, phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)
Frequency Generator
External Event Counter
10-bit Clock Prescaler
Overflow and Compare Match Interrupt Sources (TOV0 and OCF0)
21.2. Overview
Timer/Counter0 is a general purpose, single compare unit, 8-bit Timer/Counter module. A simplified block
diagram of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is shown in the figure below. 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.
Figure 21-1. 8-bit Timer/Counter Block Diagram
Timer/Counte r
DATA BUS
=
TCNTn
Waveform
Gene ration
OCn
= 0
Control Logic
= 0xFF
TOPBOTTOM
count
clear
direction
TOVn
(Int. Req.)
OCn
(Int. Req.)
OCRn
TCCRn
clk
Tn
Edge
Detector
(From Prescaler)
Tn
Clock Select
Related Links
Pin Configurations on page 13
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