31.2.4.1.5 Acknowledge Sequence Timing

An Acknowledge sequence (see Figure 31-27) is enabled by setting the Acknowledge Sequence Enable (ACKEN) bit. When this bit is set, the SCL pin is pulled low and the contents of the Acknowledge Data (ACKDT) bit are presented on the SDA pin. If the user wishes to generate an Acknowledge, then the ACKDT bit must be cleared. If not, the user must set the ACKDT bit before starting an Acknowledge sequence. The Baud Rate Generator then counts for one rollover period (T_BRG) and the SCL pin is deasserted (pulled high). When the SCL pin is sampled high (clock arbitration), the Baud Rate Generator counts for T_BRG. The SCL pin is then pulled low. Following this, the ACKEN bit is automatically cleared, the Baud Rate Generator is turned off and the MSSP module then goes into Idle mode.