26.2.1 TWI Terminology

The following definitions are frequently encountered in this section.

Table 26-1. TWI Terminology
TermDescription
MasterThe device that initiates and terminates a transmission. The Master also generates the SCL clock.
SlaveThe device addressed by a Master.
TransmitterThe device placing data on the bus.
ReceiverThe device reading data from the bus.

The Power Reduction TWI bit in the Power Reduction Register (PRRn.PRTWI) must be written to '0' to enable the two-wire Serial Interface.

TWI0 is in PRR0, and TWI1 is in PRR2.