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ATmega48A/PA/88A/PA/168A/PA/328/P
16. 16-bit Timer/Counter1 with PWM
16.1
Features
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True 16-bit Design (i.e., Allows 16-bit PWM)
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Two independent Output Compare Units
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Double Buffered Output Compare Registers
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One Input Capture Unit
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Input Capture Noise Canceler
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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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External Event Counter
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Four independent interrupt Sources (TOV1, OCF1A, OCF1B, and ICF1)
16.2
Overview
The 16-bit Timer/Counter unit allows accurate program execution timing (event management),
wave generation, and signal timing measurement.
Most register and bit references in this section are written in general form. A lower case “n”
replaces the Timer/Counter number, and a lower case “x” replaces the Output Compare unit
channel. However, when using the register or bit defines in a program, the precise form must be
used, i.e., TCNT1 for accessing Timer/Counter1 counter value and so on.
A simplified block diagram of the 16-bit Timer/Counter is shown in
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 136
.
The PRTIM1 bit in
”PRR – Power Reduction Register” on page 46
must be written to zero to
enable Timer/Counter1 module.