Datasheet
Section 13 8-Bit Timers (TMR)
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13.8 Usage Notes
13.8.1 Contention between TCNT Write and Clear
If a timer counter clock pulse is generated during the T
2
state of a TCNT write cycle, the clear
takes priority, so that the counter is cleared and the write is not performed. Figure 13.11 shows
this operation.
Address
φ
TCNT address
Internal write signal
Counter clear signal
TCNT N H'00
T
1
T
2
TCNT write cycle by CPU
Figure 13.11 Contention between TCNT Write and Clear