24.3.3.2 Output
The TCB peripheral synchronization and output logic level depend on the selected Timer
Mode (CNTMODE) bit field in the Control B (TCBn.CTRLB) register. In the Single-Shot
mode, the peripheral can be configured so that the signal generation happens
asynchronously to an incoming event (ASYNC = 1 in the TCBn.CTRLB
register). Then, the output signal is set immediately at the incoming event instead of
being synchronized to the TCB clock. Due to the synchronization delay for the counter,
the waveform output will be set high for three to four CLK_TCB cycles more than what is
defined by the TOP value.
Writing a ‘1’ to the Capture/Compare Output Enable (CCMPEN) bit in the
Control B (TCBn.CTRLB) register enables and makes the waveform output available on the
corresponding pin, overriding the value in the corresponding PORT output register.
| CCMPEN | CNTMODE | ASYNC | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Single-Shot mode | 0 | The output is high when the counter starts and low when the counter stops |
1 | The output is high when the event arrives and low when the counter stops | ||
| 8-bit PWM mode | Not applicable | 8-bit PWM mode | |
| Other modes | Not applicable | The Capture/Compare Pin Initial Value (CCMPINIT) bit in the Control B (TCBn.CTRLB) register selects the initial output level | |
0 | Not applicable | Not applicable | No output |
Changing modes while the peripheral is enabled is not recommended, as this can produce an unpredictable output. An interrupt flag may be set during the timer configuration. Clearing the TCB Interrupt Flags (TCBn.INTFLAGS) register is recommended after configuring this peripheral.