24.3.1 Definitions

The following definitions are used throughout the documentation:

Table 24-1. Timer/Counter Definitions
NameDescription
BOTTOMThe counter reaches BOTTOM when it becomes 0x0000
MAXThe counter reaches the maximum when it becomes 0xFFFF
TOPThe counter reaches TOP when it becomes equal to the highest value in the count sequence
CNTCount (TCBn.CNT) register value
CCMPCapture/Compare (TCBn.CCMP) register value
Note: In general, the term ‘timer’ is used when the timer/counter is counting periodic clock ticks. The term ‘counter’ is used when the input signal has sporadic or irregular ticks.