
Symphony DSP56724/DSP56725 Multi-Core Audio Processors Reference Manual, Rev. 0
Freescale Semiconductor
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Chapter 11
Triple Timer Module (TEC, TEC_1)
11.1
Introduction
In the DSP56724/DSP56725, there are two internal triple timer modules. Core-0 uses TEC and Core-1
uses TEC_1. In this chapter, only the TEC block is described in detail.
11.1.1
Overview
The timer module contains a common 21-bit prescaler and three independent and identical
general-purpose, 24-bit timer/event counters, each with its own register set. Each of the timers has the
following capabilities:
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Uses internal or external clocking.
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Interrupts the DSP Core after a specified number of events (clocks), or signals an external device
after counting internal events.
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Triggers DMA transfers after a specified number of events (clocks) occurs.
11.1.2
Triple Timer Module Block Diagram
shows a block diagram of the triple timer module. This module includes a 24-bit Timer
Prescaler Load Register (TPLR), a 24-bit Timer Prescaler Count Register (TPCR), and three timers. Each
timer can use the prescaler clock as its clock source.