1.31 TCC Compare Mode

This example shows how to use the TCC module in compare mode to generate different waveforms.

Description

Two TCC channels are configured in compare mode. Each channel generates different output waveform depending upon configured action on compare match and period match.

Normal Frequency Mode: The waveform generation output (WO[x]) is toggled on each compare match between COUNT and CCx.

Match Frequency Mode: The waveform generation output (WO[0]) is toggled on each time COUNT register is auto updated.

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_compare_mode/firmware.

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

Project NameDescription
pic32cm_gc_curiosity_pro.XMPLABX project for PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity Pro Board

Setting Up the Hardware

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

Project NameDescription
pic32cm_gc_curiosity_pro.XPIC32CM GC00 Curiosity Pro Board

Setting Up PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity PRO 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 generated waveforms on the oscilloscope.

PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity PRO:

Timer ChannelPinObservable Characteristic of the Waveform
TCC0_WO0PC00 (Pin 5 of EXT1)Toggle output every 2.80ms
TCC6_WO0PA01 (Pin 7 of EXT1)Toggle output every 4.00ms

PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity PRO waveforms: