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16-bit timer/counter1 with pwm, 1 features, 2 overview – Rainbow Electronics ATmega64M1 User Manual

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8209A–AVR–08/09

ATmega16M1/32M1/64M1

16. 16-bit Timer/Counter1 with PWM

16.1

Features

True 16-bit Design (i.e., Allows 16-bit PWM)

Two independent Output Compare Units

Double Buffered Output Compare Registers

One Input Capture Unit

Input Capture Noise Canceler

Retriggering Function by External Signal (ICP1A or ICP1B)

Clear Timer on Compare Match (Auto Reload)

Glitch-free, Phase Correct Pulse Width Modulator (PWM)

Variable PWM Period

Frequency Generator

External Event Counter

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

Figure 16-1

. For the actual

placement of I/O pins, refer to

“Pin Descriptions” on page 3

. 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 loca-
tions are listed in the

“Register Description” on page 124

.

The PRTIM1 bit in

“Power Reduction Register” on page 39

must be written to zero to enable

Timer/Counter1 module.