9.3 Timer C
9.3.1 Overview
Timer C is an 8-bit timer that increments each time a clock pulse is input. This timer has two
operation modes, interval and auto reload.
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Features
Features of timer C are given below.
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Choice of seven internal clock sources (ø/8192, ø/2048, ø/512, ø/64, ø/16, ø/4, øw/4) or an
external clock (can be used to count external events).
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An interrupt is requested when the counter overflows.
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Up/down-counter switching is possible by hardware or software.
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Subactive mode and subsleep mode operation is possible when øw/4 is selected as the internal
clock, or when an external clock is selected.
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Use of module standby mode enables this module to be placed in standby mode independently
when not used.
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