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ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P
15. 8-bit Timer/Counter0 with PWM
15.1
Features
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Two Independent Output Compare Units
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Double Buffered Output Compare Registers
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Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)
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Glitch Free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)
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Variable PWM Period
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Frequency Generator
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Three Independent Interrupt Sources (TOV0, OCF0A, and OCF0B)
15.2
Overview
Timer/Counter0 is a general purpose 8-bit Timer/Counter module, with two independent Output
Compare Units, and with PWM support. It allows accurate program execution timing (event man-
agement) and wave generation.
A simplified block diagram of the 8-bit Timer/Counter is shown in
. For the actual
placement of I/O pins, refer to
”Pinout ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P” on page 2
. 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” on page 108
.
The PRTIM0 bit in
”Minimizing Power Consumption” on page 43
must be written to zero to
enable Timer/Counter0 module.