ATMEGA2560R231-CU Atmel, ATMEGA2560R231-CU Datasheet - Page 177

• Manufacturer Part Number: ATMEGA2560R231-CU
• Description: BUNDLE ATMEGA2560/RF231 PBGA
• Manufacturer: Atmel

Specifications of ATMEGA2560R231-CU

• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Modulation Or Protocol: 802.15.4 Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, RF4CE, SP100, WirelessHART™, ISM
• Data Interface: PCB, Surface Mount
• Memory Size: 256kB Flash, 4kB EEPROM, 8kB RAM
• Antenna Connector: PCB, Surface Mount
• Package / Case: 100-CBGA and 32-QFN
• Processor Series: ATMEGA256x
• Core: AVR8
• Data Bus Width: 8 bit
• Program Memory Type: Flash
• Program Memory Size: 256 KB
• Data Ram Size: 8 KB
• Development Tools By Supplier: ATAVRRZ541, ATAVRRAVEN, ATAVRRZRAVEN
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Voltage - Supply: -
• Power - Output: -
• Operating Temperature: -
• Applications: -
• Sensitivity: -
• Data Rate - Maximum: -
• Current - Transmitting: -
• Current - Receiving: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Details

19.4.1
19.4.2
2549M–AVR–09/10
Normal Mode
Clear Timer on Compare Match (CTC) Mode
The simplest mode of operation is the Normal mode (WGM22:0 = 0). In this mode the counting
direction is always up (incrementing), and no counter clear is performed. The counter simply
overruns when it passes its maximum 8-bit value (TOP = 0xFF) and then restarts from the bot-
tom (0x00). In normal operation the Timer/Counter Overflow Flag (TOV2) will be set in the same
timer clock cycle as the TCNT2 becomes zero. The TOV2 Flag in this case behaves like a ninth
bit, except that it is only set, not cleared. However, combined with the timer overflow interrupt
that automatically clears the TOV2 Flag, the timer resolution can be increased by software.
There are no special cases to consider in the Normal mode, a new counter value can be written
anytime.
The Output Compare unit can be used to generate interrupts at some given time. Using the Out-
put Compare to generate waveforms in Normal mode is not recommended, since this will
occupy too much of the CPU time.
In Clear Timer on Compare or CTC mode (WGM22:0 = 2), the OCR2A Register is used to
manipulate the counter resolution. In CTC mode the counter is cleared to zero when the counter
value (TCNT2) matches the OCR2A. The OCR2A defines the top value for the counter, hence
also its resolution. This mode allows greater control of the compare match output frequency. It
also simplifies the operation of counting external events.
The timing diagram for the CTC mode is shown in
increases until a compare match occurs between TCNT2 and OCR2A, and then counter
(TCNT2) is cleared.
Figure 19-3. CTC Mode, Timing Diagram
An interrupt can be generated each time the counter value reaches the TOP value by using the
OCF2A Flag. If the interrupt is enabled, the interrupt handler routine can be used for updating
the TOP value. However, changing TOP to a value close to BOTTOM when the counter is run-
ning with none or a low prescaler value must be done with care since the CTC mode does not
have the double buffering feature. If the new value written to OCR2A is lower than the current
value of TCNT2, the counter will miss the compare match. The counter will then have to count to
its maximum value (0xFF) and wrap around starting at 0x00 before the compare match can
occur.
For generating a waveform output in CTC mode, the OC2A output can be set to toggle its logical
level on each compare match by setting the Compare Output mode bits to toggle mode
(COM2A1:0 = 1). The OC2A value will not be visible on the port pin unless the data direction for
TCNTn
OCnx
(Toggle)
Period
1
ATmega640/1280/1281/2560/2561
2
3
Figure
4
19-3. The counter value (TCNT2)
OCnx Interrupt Flag Set
(COMnx1:0 = 1)
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