1.42 TCC Timer Mode

This example shows how to use the TCC module in timer mode to generate periodic interrupt.

Description

TCC is configured in timer mode and generates periodic interrupt. LED is toggled in the interrupt handler to indicate periodic callback.

Downloading and Building the Application

To clone or download this application from Github, go to the main page of this repository and then click Clone button to clone this repository or download as zip file. This content can also be downloaded using content manager by following these instructions.

Path of the application within the repository is apps/tcc/tcc_timer_mode/firmware.

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project NameDescription
pic32cz_ca80_curiosity_ultra.XMPLABX project for PIC32CZ CA80 Curiosity Ultra Board

Setting Up the Hardware

The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.

Project NameBoard
pic32cz_ca80_curiosity_ultra.XPIC32CZ CA80 Curiosity Ultra Board

Setting Up PIC32CZ CA80 Curiosity Ultra Board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Running the Application

  1. Build and Program the application using its IDE
  2. Observe that the LED blinks once every second
    Following table provides the LED name:
    BoardLED Name
    PIC32CZ CA80 Curiosity Ultra BoardLED0