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# 2.123.6 TMRx_PeriodSet Function

## C

    void TMRx_PeriodSet(uint16_t period);

## Summary

Sets the period value of a given timer.

## Description

This function writes the period value. When timer counter matches period value counter is reset and interrupt can be generated.

## Precondition

TMRx_Initialize() function must have been called first for the given timer.

## Parameters

Param | Description
--- | ---
period | new period value to set

## Returns

None.

## Example

    uint16_t period = 0x100;
    TMR2_Initialize();
    TMR2_PeriodSet(period);

## Remarks

If timer is operating on 32 bit mode then argument should be uint32_t type.