12.6.2.6 Selecting a Clock Source for the Generator

Each Generator can individually select a clock source by setting the Source Select bit group in the Generator Control register (GENCTRLn.SRC).

Changing from one clock source, for example A, to another clock source, B, can be done on the fly: If clock source B is not ready, the Generator will continue using clock source A. As soon as source B is ready, the Generator will switch to it. During the switching operation, the Generator maintains clock requests to both clock sources A and B, and will release source A as soon as the switch is done. The according bit in the SYNCBUSY register (SYNCBUSY.GENCTRLn) will remain '1' until the switch operation is completed.

Before switching the Generic Clock Generator 0 (GCLKGEN0) from a clock source A to another clock source B, enable the ONDEMAND feature of the clock source A to ensure a proper transition from clock source A to clock source B.

Only Generator 1 can be used as a common source for all other generators.