6.2.6 Clock Sources

The clock for the DAC interface (CLK_DAC) is generated by the Power Manager. This clock is turned on by default, and can be enabled and disabled in the Power Manager.

Additionally, an asynchronous clock source (GCLK_DAC) is required. These clocks are normally disabled by default. The selected clock source must be enabled in the Power Manager before it can be used by the DAC. The DAC core operates asynchronously from the user interface and peripheral bus. As a consequence, the DAC needs two clock cycles of both CLK_DAC and GCLK_DAC to synchronize the values written to some of the control and data registers. The oscillator source for the GCLK_DAC clock is selected in the Supply Control Interface (SUPC).