25.2.2.1 Timer/Counter Size
Each TCC has a counter size of either 16- or 24-bits. The size of the counter determines the maximum value it can count to before an overflow occurs. Table 25-1 shows the maximum values for each of the possible counter sizes.
Counter size | Max. (hexadecimal) | Max. (decimal) |
---|---|---|
16-bit | 0xFFFF | 65,535 |
24-bit | 0xFFFFFF | 16,777,215 |
The period/top value of the counter can be set, to define counting period. This will allow the counter to overflow when the counter value reaches the period/top value.