24.2 Features

The following are key features of the RTC module:

• 32-bit counter with 10-bit prescaler
• Multiple clock sources
• 32-bit or 16-bit counter mode
• One 32-bit or two 16-bit compare values
• Clock/Calendar mode
  • Time in seconds, minutes, and hours (12/24)
  • Date in day of month, month, and year
  • Leap year correction
• Digital prescaler correction/tuning for increased accuracy
• Overflow, alarm/compare match and prescaler interrupts and events
  • Optional clear on alarm/compare match
• 8 backup registers with retention capability
• Tamper Detection
  • Timestamp on event or up to 5 inputs with debouncing
  • Active layer protection