This application note provides an overview of the Atmel XMEGA Timer/Counter (TC) peripheral. The TC is a high-end, flexible 16-bit peripheral that can be used for a variety of applications, including accurate program execution timing, frequency and waveform generation, event management, and time measurement of digital signals.
The AVR1501 application note introduces the XMEGA 16‑bit Timer/Counter (TC) and its capabilities such as accurate timing, PWM generation, and waveform extensions. It provides a step‑by‑step training series with four tasks: starting the timer, using compare match, generating waveforms, and exploring the Hi‑Resolution and Advanced Waveform extensions.
Each task includes prerequisites, detailed instructions for configuring registers in Atmel AVR Studio, and debugging tips. The document also contains contact information for Atmel technical support and legal disclaimer.
| Timer/Counter width | 16‑bit |
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