27.1.6 Modes of Operation

The modes of operation are summarized in the table below. The sections following the table provide descriptions and examples of how each mode can be used. Note that all waveforms assume WPOL/SPOL/CPOL = 0.

For all modes, the REPEAT bit controls whether the acquisition happens only once or is repeated. When REPEAT = 0 (Single Acquisition mode), the timer will stop incrementing and the GO bit will be cleared upon the completion of an acquisition. Otherwise, the timer will continue and allow for continued acquisitions to overwrite the previous ones, until the timer is stopped by software.

Table 27-1. Modes of Operation
MODE Mode of Operation Synchronous Operation
1111-1011 Reserved -
1010 Windowed Counter No
1001 Gated Counter No
1000 Counter No
0111 Capture Yes
0110 Time of Flight Measurement Yes
0101 Gated Windowed Measurement Yes
0100 Windowed Measurement Yes
0011 High and Low Time Measurement Yes
0010 Period and Duty Cycle Measurement Yes
0001 Gated Timer Yes
0000 Timer Yes